Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2010

Ford Motor Company is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. Tags: Brief.

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Li-ion Ford North America Batteries 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2010

Valence Technology will provide Li-ion battery packs for the new fleet of 16 hybrid-electric school buses built by Enova and Navistar intended for service in school districts across Wisconsin and Ohio.( The plug-in hybrid-electric system improves fuel economy by up to 65% and reduces greenhouse gases by up to 39%. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Enova Systems confirmed today that they, along with Navistar International Corporation and its subsidiary IC Bus, will deploy 16 hybrid school buses ( earlier post ) used for a number of school districts. n 2005, we collaborated on the industry’s first production plug-in hybrid vehicle, and we’ve refined the technology since.

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Stimulus Hybrid Tax Credit North America 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2010

Volkswagen is planning an ambitious electric and hybrid drive vehicle strategy. At the Geneva Motor Show beginning this week, Volkswagen is showing the Touareg hybrid. The Jetta Hybrid will debut in August 2012, the Passat Hybrid in August 2013 followed two months later by the Golf Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

Pike Research forecasts that worldwide sales of medium- (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric trucks are will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63%, with sales of almost 300,000 vehicles during the period from 2010 to 2015. In the US, weights are separated into classes 1-8.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The upcoming new Ford C-MAX PHEV and HEV models ( earlier post ), like the company’s next-generation hybrids, will use the company’s powersplit architecture with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle engine in combination with a high-voltage electric traction motor generator and a lithium-ion battery system. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2010

A group of US and Canadian power grid operators, who manage most of the North American bulk electric grid collectively, studied the effect that plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) would have on the electric power grid. Plug-in electric vehicles represent a significant new set of power users that grid operators must prepare to serve.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Electric Vehicles 210

Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Besides the aforementioned sales slump, domestic brands like BYD have come to dominate the PHEV segment in China , many of whom can offer customers a premium vehicle for a lower price tag.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. The demand for hybrid commercial vehicles will continue to grow globally, and LG Chem and CPI have made important advancements in battery technology and future production capability here in western Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America. Tags: Brief.

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Portland Ford Lithium Ion Transit Connect 320

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Last year Chrysler Group announced the company’s intention to build the Fiat 500 with a combustion engine for North America. Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). liter HEMI V-8 with a two-mode hybrid transmission and a 12 kWh lithium ion battery. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2010

SAE International has released the J1772 “SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler” standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles and electrical charging systems. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). It will be a consistent, reliable interface. —Gery Kissel.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

million conditional loan to Fisker Automotive for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrids—the Karma and the new Project Nina vehicle—by 2016. million ATVM loan for Fisker’s Project Nina—the design, engineering and assembly of Fisker Automotive’s next-generation plug-in hybrids, starting at about $39,900 after tax credits.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 vehicles and potential revenues of at least $600 million for manufacturers who can produce viable plug-in electric vehicles.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 2, 2007

Reuters reports on an interview with Toyota North American President Jim Press that Toyota Motor Corp. is working on developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle and is open to joining with other automakers in battery development. Press's interview has me seeing lots more Tundras and nary a plug-in. Prove me wrong, Jim.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Hybrid 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. The Refuse Retrofit Program will be offered through select qualified partners and installers. Regeneration. Launch Assist. Performance Mode.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford’s relationship with Azure Dynamics is already well established in North America and is now extending to Europe. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Europe 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. In addition, European customers will be able to opt for a plug-in hybrid model, also coming in 2013.

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2013 Europe Ford Electric Vehicles 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

Hydro-Québec has joined a Ford-EPRI North America-wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). EPRI has identified nine utilities across North America to test drive the vehicles and collect data on battery technology, vehicle systems, customer use and grid infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2009

The competition challenges university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a 2009 Saturn VUE to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions while retaining the vehicle’s performance and consumer appeal. Plug-in capability. In the final year, teams must refine their vehicles to near-showroom quality.

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Ohio Universal 2009 Design 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging. We intend to do everything we possibly can do to make it as easy for the consumer as possible.

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EV Smart Ford Charging North America 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3 The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3 GM turbodiesel engine and 75 kW UQM generator in a series plug-in configuration. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. & While the EU does tend to lump plug-in hybrids into EV sales tabulations, the region is still outpacing the United States and Canada in terms of both PHEV and BEV volumes.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Demand is intense.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

Nissan will participate mainly through it Nissan Technical Center North America, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with support by the Nissan Advanced Technology Center in Japan. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid. Nielsen is the research lead for GE on the MOU with Nissan. Earlier post.).

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Nissan Electric Vehicles Charging Grid 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. PICC) has completed a software upgrade to its 6.1 Kim Adelman, PICC founder and president.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2010

Almost 300,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric trucks and buses are expected to be sold over the next five years. According to the report, North America is [.].

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

The collaboration will aim to supply systems to local authorities and other fleet operators across Germany initially, and will also address projects in the UK and North America. Smith has also rolled out its larger Newton vehicle in North America, through its associate company Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp.

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Electric Vehicles 2010 Commercial Range 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

million electric vehicle charge points will be installed worldwide during the period from 2010 to 2015 to support the transition to plug-in vehicles. With a higher percentage of the population having access to convenient home charging in North America, residential EV equipment sales will represent more than two-thirds of sales in that region.

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2015 Installation China Charging 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

During his presentation at the recent California Air Resources Board (ARB) ZEV Technology Symposium, Tatsuaki Yokoyama, from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, said that Toyota aimed to reduce the cost of fuel cell vehicles to 1/10 of the current level by design and materials improvement by commercialization in 2015.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2023

Located on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, this year six exotic or hyper EV or hybrids were debuted. Pricing has not been announced for North America, but begins at $104,312 in Europe and $122,211 in the United Kingdom. The Eletre S (603 hp/524 lb.-ft. torque/293 miles range) is focused on luxury.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

In August 2009, Nissan North America (NNA) deployed OorjaPacs for the 60 tugs at its Smyrna, Tenn., FEDMFC and Hybrids. The Hybrid Electric Vehicles developed in the program will serve as future test platforms for SymPowerco’s FEDMFC and for retrofit Hybrid Power Systems of varying designs. With a 4.5

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Golf Cart Fuel Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. The DOE has also signed a conditional commitment with Fisker Automotive to build plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Policy. US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

billion) for fiscal 2010 (ending 31 March 2010), Toyota Motor Corporation said it will try to recover through a more selective deployment of its resources, with a focus on hybrids, compacts and cost-reduction. In North America, vehicle sales totaled 2.21 In Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East etc.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

Ballard provides fuel cell stacks to leading fuel cell companies including IdaTech, LLC, Plug Power Inc., Ballard also provides power modules to system integrators seeking a plug-and-play approach including, for example, ISE Corporation which integrates Ballard power modules with hybrid electric drives on transit buses.

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ISE Corporation Power Powered Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. —Jesse Schneider, Chair SAE J2954.

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Industrial Industry Standards Charging 240

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

At full capacity the plant could produce approximately 10 million cells capable of generating 900 megawatt-hours of energy per year—the equivalent of the battery power required for 45,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with an 80-mile range or enough energy to support 1,000 GE Evolution Series hybrid locomotives.

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