Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2022

Romeo Power has been selected by a US manufacturer of low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) as the sole provider of lithium-ion batteries for its next-generation vehicle.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2023

billion in the Roseville site and convert the TSI Semiconductors manufacturing facilities to state-of-the-art processes. With the acquisition of TSI Semiconductors, we are establishing manufacturing capacity for SiC chips in an important sales market while also increasing our semiconductor manufacturing, globally.

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Clean Cleaning Manufacturer Global 458

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Opel has begun production of the hydrogen fuel cell variant of the Vivaro van, and has delievered the first one to the German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, Miele. With full tanks of hydrogen, the driving range is more than 400 kilometers (WLTP1). The fuel cell electric LCV is available in lengths M and L (4.95

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Hydrogen Production Lithium Ion Recharge 488

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

million) in Innovate UK funding to advance development of its range-extender concept for heavy-duty applications. Libertine says that free-piston range-extender engines can offer the efficiency of fuel cells, the durability of conventional engines and achieve carbon reductions using renewable fuels. million (US$3.6

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Renewable Engine Range Fuel 356

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2022

The rechargeable hybrid systemÚ will now be used in screen-printed intervention vehicles, in addition to a rollout of unmarked versions in 2020. This order is also in line with the fleet’s electrification approach and the push to equip it with vehicles manufactured in France and offering the best level of performance.

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PHEV Plug-in Hybrid France 349

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. These increase efficiency, and thus also range. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. With the same current, but double the voltage, twice as much power can now be transmitted.

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Motor Motors Motoring Electric Vehicles 369

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

Nissan announced that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. e-POWER power train (for New Note).

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 243

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wirtz Manufacturing, a global provider of equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, has made a strategic investment in ZAF Energy Systems, a manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries. These improvements permit long cycle life, high specific energy and specific power, along with maintenance-free operation.

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Manufacturer Lead Acid Energy Missouri 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2018

Sion Power will begin production of its patented Licerion rechargeable lithium metal battery in late 2018 from its Tucson facility. The Licerion rechargeable lithium metal technology will offer the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and electric vehicle (EV) markets 500 Wh/kg, 1,000 Wh/L, and 450 cycles when released.

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Lithium Ion Power Powered Production 253

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

and Oregon-based InSpec Group will commence contract services for the construction of manufacturing plants for secondary batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, and a range of ancillary facilities. The alliance between TEXMAC and InSpec primarily targets the construction work of secondary battery manufacturing plants.

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North America Recharge America Manufacturer 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Leclanché SA has developed a modular, all-in-one, high-performance battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles. It also features built-in liquid-cooling and thermal hazard protection enhancing its ability to work safely in a wide range of environments.

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Fully Electric Energy Hybrid Batteries 372

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2023

inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L

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Hydrogen Engine Las Vegas Carbon 397

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2022

In 2021 Solaris secured an order for 250 natural gas-powered buses after winning the tender. The electric Solaris vehicles the Madrid operator has opted for be equipped with 400 kWh battery packs, which will ensure an adequate range and operability of the buses for the metropolis.

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Spain Electric Electrical Recharge 435

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

Umicore and Blue Current , a manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the US-based start-up. In June 2022, Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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Batteries Battery North Carolina Lithium Ion 492

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APRIL 25, 2014

(MHI) is selling its Li-ion rechargeable battery business to Delta Electronics. Under the brand name MLiX, MHI designs and manufactures prismatic cells, modules, CMU (Cell Management Unit) / BMU (Battery Management Unit), packs and systems. MHI will focus on energy storage system (ESS) products using Li-ion batteries.

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Li-ion Recharge Mitsubishi Taiwan 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Lucid Motors said that it selected LG Chem for a long-term partnership because its batteries provide the ideal level of efficiency, with those batteries further optimized by Lucid to meet or exceed all target goals for range, energy density, and recharge/discharge rates.

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Motor Motors Motoring Batteries 312

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

At the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Bus & Paratransit Conference, electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced high-power charging options to make a 100% electric bus fleet more easily achievable. Proterra is introducing a new suite of high power DC chargers that comply with these standards.

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Charging Power Powered Fleet 264

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2017

ZAF ) has opened a new production facility in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to manufacturing its initial line of rechargeable nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries. ZAF’s NiZn batteries have potential uses in a wide range of applications including: automotive, heavy trucking, remote telecom, renewable energy, and marine.

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Missouri Lead Acid Manufacturer Montana 150

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Here is the list of the top 10 lithium-ion battery manufacturers in India Exide Industries Limited: One of the leading battery manufacturers in India, Exide has also ventured into lithium-ion battery production. The company has a long history and is considered a well-established and trusted brand in the Indian market.

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Lithium Ion India Manufacturer Energy Storage 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

Although Bosch intends to lead the mass market for electromobility that will emerge after 2020, the company has decided that the means to achieving that strategic end does not include manufacturing of the battery cells. For economic reasons, Bosch has decided not to set up cell manufacturing operations of its own. Earlier post.).

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Manufacturer International Batteries Battery 247

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APRIL 26, 2019

New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. These results exceeded the 300-mile range performance target by 17% without refueling.

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Miles Emissions Fuel Range 236

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Sion Power , a developer of next-generation batteries for EVs, has secured $75 million in a Series A funding round led by battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution. Sion Power will use the funding to validate its Licerion technology technically and commercially.

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Commercial Power Powered Batteries 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2018

a manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries, announced that the company is supplying advanced lithium-ion cells to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program. However, in particle or film structures silicon is not stable and lasts only a few recharge cycles. Amprius, Inc., Source: Amprius.

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Li-ion Solar Lithium Ion Battery Powered 317

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Alongside the Urbino 15 LE electric bus, this low-entry electric bus is yet another option in Solaris’s electric range that meets the requirements for both vehicle classes I and II. The Urbino 9 LE electric bus is equipped with an electric central motor with a peak power output of 220 kW.

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Electric Electrical Recharge All-Electric 394

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APRIL 18, 2023

BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. The motor’s power density of 2.41

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BMW Electric Electrical MPH 273

EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A Toyota HiLux with long electric range, strong towing capacity, off-road talents and rapid refuelling. But if using hydrogen fuel cell power it starts to make sense. Enter this intriguing hydrogen fuel cell HiLux prototype, developed by Toyota Manufacturing UK. 2024 hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux at the company’s UK factory.

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Hydrogen Toyota Range Fuel 101

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Alongside the Urbino 15 LE electric bus, this low-entry electric bus is yet another option in Solaris’s electric range that meets the requirements for both vehicle classes I and II. The Urbino 9 LE electric bus is equipped with an electric central motor with a peak power output of 220 kW.

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Electric Electrical Recharge All-Electric 370

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MAY 27, 2021

PEUGEOT has become one of the first manufacturers to offer in series production, from 2021 onwards in the compact utility van segment, an electric version powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in addition to its battery-electric version. kWh and a power of 90 kW. Power (N·m) to optimize performance when carrying heavy loads.

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Hydrogen Production France Lithium Ion 448

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MARCH 31, 2023

The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. The improved aerodynamics contribute to the improved efficiency and range. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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Audi Wind Motor Motors 425

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. It has the expected power seats, which include side support, lumbar, memory and heat.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

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MARCH 8, 2011

Evida Power, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs, recently signed an agreement worth more than US$250 million with German and French electric vehicle manufacturer Mia Electric, to provide 8 kWh battery packs for three new vehicle models until 2016.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Power Powered 220

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JANUARY 31, 2015

SolidEnergy , an MIT spin-out commercializing solid electrolyte technology enabling the use of lithium metal anodes for high energy density rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), says that in 2016, it and its battery manufacturing partners will release a 2 Ah commercial battery for the smartphone and wearable market. 2011.03.001.

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Recharge 2016 2017 Batteries 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Finnish manufacturer Visedo is unveiling a new electric motor design at BusWorld 2017 that is optimized for the bus market and ready for mass manufacture. With the new S-model PowerDRUM, Visedo has achieved a 10% increase in power output as well as better cooling. Machine efficiency at lower speeds is also good. Earlier post.).

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Design Motor Motors Motoring 170

Setec Powerr

MARCH 27, 2023

While manufacturers typically strive to increase the battery capacity to improve the range of an EV, the “EV 80% rule” suggests that Charging the EV to about 80% will maintain optimal battery performance and life over time. You’ll stop and power up before hitting zero miles, but let’s keep things simple and say 240.

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Battery Powered Batteries Battery Power 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2017

Ballard Power Systems announced that a fuel cell electric bus powered by Ballard’s FCveloCity-HD6 fuel cells has achieved a new durability record with more than 25,000 hours of revenue service. Ballard-powered fuel cell buses have now traveled more than 11 million kilometers (6.8

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Fuel Power Powered Fuel Economy 170