Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The range of the eM2 is around 370 km (230 miles). The batteries can be recharged to around 80% within 60 minutes, sufficient for a range of around 300 km (184 miles). The US Environmental Protection Agency and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach also contributed to the grant.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Unified School District ordered 180 electric school buses, adding to the 26 Blue Bird electric school buses it already has in its fleet. Blue Bird will add 30 Vision and 150 All American (pictured above) electric buses to Los Angeles’ school bus fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2019

With a range of up to 300 miles (483 km), the bus can be refueled in 6-20 minutes depending on the model and operating conditions, and requires no overnight plug-in electrical re-charging. The only tailpipe output is clean water vapor.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Foothill Transit, the primary public transportation provider for the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Los Angeles County, California, is launching a heavy-duty, fast charging, fully electric bus line at the Pomona Transit Center on 27 September.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2014

Each shift logged between 240 and 256 miles (386 and 412 km) before recharging the battery. This was the second range test for AVTAs electric bus. The BYD bus traveled 746 miles (1,201 km) over the 24-hour period, operating in three shifts. AVTAs electric bus was loaded with 5,250 lbs. —AVTA Board Chair Norm Hickling.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

Kenworth is developing a prototype Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor, using the Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to recharge the battery pack. The hydrogen fuel cell series hybrid T680 day cab tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to power a dual-rotor electric motor, driving the rear tandem axle through a 4-speed automated transmission.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2018

The Kenworth T680 day cab’s fuel cell produces electricity to power the dual-rotor electric motor to move the truck, or it can recharge the lithium-ion batteries for use later. TTSI) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California. The next step is real-world testing with Total Transportation Services Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

EPA Label Range. The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 While in Econ mode, practical driving range can increase by as much as 17% compared to driving in Normal mode. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. EPA Combined MPGe. EPA Combined kWh/100m.

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EV Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

If you’re thinking about driving an electric car but are concerned about the battery range not being long enough, you’re not alone. Fortunately, most people’s range anxiety can be cured by actually driving an electric car. Fortunately, most people’s range anxiety can be cured by actually driving an electric car.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. mph) to maximize the range. The range of the concept car will be more than 400 kilometers (248.5 The recuperation system increases the range by up to 30% on Audi electric vehicles. mph) in around 3.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

CROZZ concept vehicle ( earlier post ), which is making its North American debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new SUV will offer a range of more than 200 miles. concept vehicle, appeared together for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles show. The new SUV will be based on the I.D.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Selected research projects are focused on developing electric vehicle systems that can recharge rapidly at high power levels, decreasing typical charge times to 15 minutes or less using a connector or wireless fast charging system. Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification Inc. DOE award: $4,292,137. Delta Products Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

Hybrids have their “sweet spot” in the 15,000-25,000 mile/hear range. Four purpose-built electric trucks are slated to hit the road in the Los Angeles area starting in June 2010. Another pair of electric vehicles is being purchased from a different manufacturer for delivery to the Los Angeles area later in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2010

Navistar’s initial customer—FedEx—has four of the trucks in use in the Los Angeles area. With a range of 100 miles per charge, the eStar is suited for many urban applications. Navistar plans to deliver 400 units to additional customers by the end of 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

To achieve the best outcomes, the brief suggests, plug-in vehicle adoption should typically be focused on HEVs and PHEVs by city drivers in mild-climate regions with a clean electricity grid, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles. Further, drivers should not be encouraged to charge at night in coal-heavy regions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. The number at the center is the range remaining.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Highways & Regional Routes: The new Cycle 2 investments will continue to build out a highway network of DCFC stations featuring charging power up to 350 kilowatts which can recharge a vehicle at up to 20 miles of range per minute. Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Range: 100 miles (161 km). This Class 2c-3 electric truck—the first in its category—has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications. When it returns to its home base at the end of the day, it can be plugged in and fully recharged within 6-8 hours. e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. THINK plans to begin selling the THINK City, which will have a top speed of more than 70 miles per hour and a range of more than 100 miles per full charge, in target US cities beginning this year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Hyundai presented its new 2019 Kona Electric crossover (introduced in March at the New York Auto Show, earlier post ) and 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV (showcased at CES in January, earlier post ) to US media at a driving introduction in Los Angeles. Hyundai estimates the range to be 258 miles.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? Beyond that, many are still learning how to balance daily driving with the range of their vehicles. For mobile phones, mobile power banks are now popular, and you can carry your own with you.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

For EVs and PHEVs in particular, certain obstacles—including consumer unease with unfamiliar technology and the lack of an adequate recharging infrastructure—will need to be overcome before sales increase. Polk’s research also indicates that volatility in fuel prices between 2008 and 2011, which ranged from just under $2.00/gallon

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Current trends suggest that barriers to EV adoption such as price, range, selection and charging-time will continue to diminish, as costs come down and technology improves. Performance: Battery range has been increasing annually. In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt isn’t the only range extended car on its way – now Capstone Turbine Corporation will introduce its own prototype at the LA Auto Show. The prototype is based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.9

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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 starting point was routes of 80 to 150 miles a day, but more factors came into play than sheer range. A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai is initially offering the Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region for a 36-month term at $499 per month, with $2,999 down. Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

This contract to upgrade six extended range yard tractors to POLA’s demonstration fleet will allow us to showcase our current technologies to local marine terminals, warehouses and rail yards. The Nautilus XR E20 is a longer-range version of the XE20, allowing customers to perform two shift operations before having to recharge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

Drivers of the BMW ActiveE will be able to recharge their electric vehicle at any ChargePoint Network-enabled electric vehicle charging station in the US. At the same time, newly developed lithium-ion batteries facilitate a vehicle range of around 100 miles (161 km) in everyday driving. Cloud-Based ChargePoint Network service plans.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2020

A single charge gives the eCanter an effective operating range of approximately 100 km (62 miles), which is ample for many urban delivery applications. Calor’s vehicle typically covers around 50 kilometers a day, and its batteries are replenished overnight at a recharging point in the depot.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. BMW ActiveE. Click to enlarge.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 30, 2006

Plug-in vehicles would combine today’s new electric-flex fuel (gas and/or biofuels such as ethanol) hybrid technology with a larger battery that could be recharged by plugging it into a standard wall sockets. imports about 60 percent of its oil—most of which is used in the transportation sector.

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