article thumbnail

Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

Green Car Congress

The new 800-volt system architecture allows vehicles to accept high-power DC fast-charging. The project was supported with a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) grant program, which is funding nearly 100 projects across the commonwealth to help electrify the transportation sector. in Allston.

Buy 218
article thumbnail

My 200,000 mile EV health checkup

Electric Auto Association

The Volt that doesn’t quit By Mark Scribner: President, Drive Electric Cars New England. Matt Lamontagne views Volt diagnostics. Back in early 2012, buyers did not have dozens of EVs to choose from like they do today, rather just two: the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan LEAF. Nevertheless, it drives almost like new.

Miles 71
article thumbnail

New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubish venture fund to invest up to $1B over five years; 1st investment in Ionic Materials for solid-state electrolyte

Green Car Congress

Ionic, based in Massachusetts, is the developer of a pioneering solid polymer electrolyte that enables improved performance and cost effectiveness of high-energy density batteries for automotive and multiple other applications. High voltage capability (5 volts). Key properties of Ionic Materials’ polymer include: Up to 1.3

Nissan 191
article thumbnail

Hyundai invests in solid-state battery materials startup Ionic Materials

Green Car Congress

Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, is investing in Ionic Materials , a privately held battery materials developer based in Massachusetts, to advance the development of battery technology and improve EV performance with solid-state battery innovation. High voltage capability (5 volts).

Hyundai 170
article thumbnail

My 200,000 mile EV health checkup

Electric Auto Association

The Volt that doesn’t quit By Mark Scribner: President, Drive Electric Cars New England. Matt Lamontagne views Volt diagnostics. Back in early 2012, buyers did not have dozens of EVs to choose from like they do today, rather just two: the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan LEAF. Nevertheless, it drives almost like new.

Miles 52
article thumbnail

Hyundai invests in solid-state battery materials startup Ionic Materials

Green Car Congress

Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, is investing in Ionic Materials , a privately held battery materials developer based in Massachusetts, to advance the development of battery technology and improve EV performance with solid-state battery innovation. High voltage capability (5 volts).

Hyundai 150
article thumbnail

Tesla’s first V4 Superchargers in Europe are being spotted

Teslarati

Plans for the first installations of the V4 Supercharger appeared in a project plan for a new site i n Danvers, Massachusetts , but it was revealed that the United States would not get the first bites at the new design and functionality.

Europe 145