Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. Christian Kunstmann, Head of Development for Power Train Electrification at Opel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Demand for secondary (rechargeable) batteries in the North American market is expected to continue to grow, not only for use in hybrid and electric vehicles, but also for stationary power sources including housing, large facilities of various industries and grid scale storage applications.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2013

The ship’s batteries will be recharged in the breaks between crossings, a procedure which only takes 10 minutes. The electrically powered ferry was developed for submission to a competition organized by Norway’s Ministry of Transport. These motors are powered by a Li-ion battery weighing 10 metric tons.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer (WPT), has acquired from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Additionally, electrified autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets will require wireless charging since there will be no human drivers present to plug in.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

So advanced lead batteries will be critical to meeting that requirement, which is over and above existing uses such as start-stop batteries and back-up for mobile networks and emergency power. Lead batteries currently account for 75% of worldwide rechargeable battery energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Kemp.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

A novel rechargeable zinc battery from the research group of Professors Paul Wright and James Evans from the University of California, Berkeley. The research group of Professor Xiangwu Zhang from North Carolina State University presents the concept of high-performance sodium-ion batteries that applies special electrode preparation methods.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 26, 2023

The charger can be connected to the electric grid or an alternative power source. Overnight charging is common, using low DC powers of 50-100 kW, taking advantage of the 6-8 hours typically available to fully charge the vehicles. MW of power during the mandatory driver breaks, recharging vehicles efficiently​​.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2011

Example of a lithium-water rechargeable battery. The present sodium-sulfur battery operates above 300 °C. Here we present a new strategy for alkali-ion batteries using water-soluble redox couples as the cathode. Credit: ACS, Lu et al. Click to enlarge. V was developed. —Lu et al. —Lu et al. John Goodenough.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2011

At Hannover Messe 2011, Siemens presented a development project for inductive charging (“Contactless Charging of Battery-Electric Vehicles”), developed in cooperation with BMW. The charging station is connected to the public grid by a primary coil that is completely underground. microteslas. microteslas.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2011

The institute, a technology arm of Shimizu Corporation, a major Japanese construction firm, is presently conducting advanced studies, including verification testing, into various technological areas, including microgrids, which are a localized power management system, and smart BEMS (building and energy management system).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) will award up to $30 million to fund a new program focused on the development of transformational electrochemical technologies to enable low-cost distributed power generation. DE-FOA-0001026 ). Source: ARPA-E. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2013

The Leon Verde (“Green”) prototype is the culmination of the four-year Cenit Verde research project in Spain, and was presented at the official closing event of the project. The system detects when overall energy consumption is low on the grid, and incentivises, by way of lower costs, charging during these times.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 24, 2023

Batteries lose capacity, and their liquid components freeze, requiring a power-hungry cycle of using much of the power in batteries just to heat themselves. These generators can consistently produce heat for decades, but due to the highly radioactive fuel required, they present challenges of safety, sourcing, and regulatory approval.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

The fuel cell and 28 kWh lithium-ion battery pack power the vehicle’s 200 kW powertrain, air conditioning, and auxiliary systems. Onboard batteries are recharged by regenerative braking as well as grid charging. The new H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus is scheduled for deployment with Hawaii MTA in early 2015.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2018

per revenue mile—an order of magnitude lower than the cost of service of present-day Manhattan taxis and $0.05–$0.08/mi We found plenty of times during the day when a portion of taxis could slip off to recharge, even if just for a few minutes. Required fleet size by battery range and charging network.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2009

The study will be published in the April 2010 issue of the Journal of Power Sources , and is currently available online. It also explores sensitivities of electricity supply and emissions to hydro-power availability, timing of electricity demand (including vehicle recharging), and demand location within the state.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

A second opposed-piston engine project is led by Achates Power ( earlier post ). Achates Power will develop a highly efficient opposed-piston engine for hybrid vehicles (“HOPE-Hybrid”) using a unique engine design that minimizes energy losses typical in conventional internal combustion engines. Georgia Tech Research Corporation.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? The United States uses a 120-volt grid. And what about cars?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

A123 Systems LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wanxiang Group, is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems for transportation, electric grid and lead-acid replacement applications. US patent application Nº 20130236764: Rechargeable lithium battery for wide temperature operation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

The resulting optimized weight distribution, the best possible utilization of torque and the very immediate power output promise driving dynamics at the highest level. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. Added to this are fast energy absorption and high power density.

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Blink Charging

MARCH 3, 2022

Many worry about finding a way to get power to an electric vehicle during a natural disaster, but what is not discussed is how electric vehicles can provide power during an emergency. As EV innovations continue they allow homes and businesses to utilize their power to keep services, like heat, working during a natural disaster. .

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

An onboard charger, also known as an OBC, is a built-in device in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts alternating current (AC) power from an external source, like a Level 2 charging station or even a home outlet, into direct current (DC) power to charge the vehicle’s battery. kW to 22 kW.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

An onboard charger, also known as an OBC, is a built-in device in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts alternating current (AC) power from an external source, like a Level 2 charging station or even a home outlet, into direct current (DC) power to charge the vehicle’s battery. kW to 22 kW.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Its first model was an electric adaptation of its conventional diesel-powered VNR tractor. It had a 264 kWh battery pack powering the tractor’s twin motors with more than 4,000 lb-ft of torque and a range estimated at up to 150 miles. The group’s final presentation lists 18 insights Volvo and its partners gained from the project.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

For each of two automotive firms—the Swiss concept car manufacturer Rinspeed and the German company RUF Automobile GmbH—the Siemens research team developed an integrated system consisting of a motor/generator, power electronics and an interface with a battery connection. A later version is expected to feature a twin-motor design.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

An Axion Power PbC battery. Axion Power International Inc. It also foresees major applications for battery back-up; power quality; load leveling and peak shaving; storage for wind and solar; and storage for network grid applications. Tom Granville, Axion Power International’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. Drivers are assumed to immediately plug-in and recharge whenever they are parked within 25 ft of an electrical outlet. —Axsen and Kurani. Plug and play.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. At present car2go has more than 2.6 Currently, a car2go vehicle is hired somewhere in the world every 1.4

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

This near real-time information will also help utility providers better manage power grid loads during peak charging times. The device, roughly the size of a phonebook, was installed in several electric vehicles, including a Renault Twingo to collect information on the vehicle’s battery charge level, location and the power source.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

million units/year); the availability of subsidies and incentives; the availability of an extensive and expensive recharging infrastructure and adequate energy supplies; the future cost of oil; and the cost of meeting transport emissions legislation through means other than EV production. Can EVs truly contribute to grid balancing?

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Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The event was held at Berlin’s Euref-Campus, a center for sustainable, renewable energy that features a climate-neutral energy supply, an intelligent energy grid and a testing platform for mobility projects. After an engaging two-day experience sharing best practices with our peers, we left ICNC recharged and inspired.

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EV Connect

MAY 1, 2023

The Challenges of Fleet Electrification Fleet electrification is not as simple as replacing each gas-powered vehicle in your fleet with an electric one. It continues on through how you think about deployment — which cars have sufficient battery power available and where will they recharge along the route?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Because [Ford] can provide the hardware, but ultimately, our country has to decide is this where we really want to go and if so, how are we going to really develop the smart grid in a way that works and allows the utilities to actually speak to each other and trade power, ubiquity of charging and all those things.

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In response to a question in the House of Commons this week, Rachel Maclean MP, under secretary of state for transport, said the government will publish its consultation response on requiring all new residential and non-residential buildings to have a charging point, and intends to present the new legislation later this year.

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