Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

"GM tries to unplug Volt hype" is not the headline I've been hoping to see out of Motor City this spring. The Volt grabbed headlines, lit up online chat boards and dominated the buzz at the auto show in Detroit. The Volt grabbed headlines, lit up online chat boards and dominated the buzz at the auto show in Detroit.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2010

It is one of the most talked about vehicles in generations – but just how quickly will the Chevrolet Volt reach the average consumer? According to new information from the company, Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of 2011 with an additional 30,000 Volts to be produced during 2012.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The “cash for volts&# approach was touted Monday by the Electrification Coalition, a 13-member group that sees electric plug-ins as the answer to a host of problems, from dependence on foreign oil to tailpipe emissions that some believe is contributing to global climate change. starting next year.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Earlier this week we looked at the media launch of the Chevrolet Volt in our Green Piece Column (see article) and pointed out the conflicting reports surrounding the vehicle’s driving architecture – now General Motors (GM) has provided more details. The complex system owes a lot to the two-mode hybrid that GM uses in a [.].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt has been widely dubbed as the car of the future and now its drivers will have their fingers on the pulse of the latest technology. OnStar is leveraging Google technology to develop a number of mobile application features for Volt customers including a new navigation tab. This allows the Volt owner to see [.].

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Voith Turbo, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell’s 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules (HTM125) for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in its DIWAhybrid parallel hybrid-electric transit bus drive systems. Parallel and Serial Hybrid Systems for Citybus Applications (Voith).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Mercedes-Benz will launch the ML450 HYBRID ( earlier post ) in the US on 16 November. Mercedes-Benz will offer the two-mode ML450 HYBRID as part of a special lease only option (no purchase) for a monthly lease price of $659 per month for 36 months and $549 per month for 60 months. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

GM Could Reportedly Produce 60,000 Plug-in Hybrids in 2010 Source: GreenBiz.com by Jeff Green at Bloomberg OAKLAND, Calif., 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. Tags: manufacturers. according to Audodata Corp.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

The hybrid crossover, to be produced in France (in Sochaux and Mulhouse), will be the first full hybrid diesel to hit the market. liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) diesel engine with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp). Earlier post.) The 3008 HYbrid4 is powered by a 2.0-liter Rear suspension.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2010

Lexus will bring the CT 200h premium compact hybrid to the US market in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. The new CT 200h debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in early March and will join the HS 250h as Lexus’ second dedicated hybrid. CT 200h powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. As a result, the President’s Designee has found that General Motors’ plan is not viable as it is currently structured.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.). —Chris Mi.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 7, 2007

Amidst the well-deserved hoopla about GM's plug-in serial hybrid Chevy Volt , Ford is touting its own equally ugly plug-in hybrid concept car. Ford's announcement explicitly states that the fuel cell merely supplies additional electricity to the batteries that actually power the electric motor that drives the car.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt has been deemed by many automotive analysts to be General Motors’ great hope – and it appears the company is ready to throw its financial weight by its production. four-cylinder engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4l engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4l engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4l

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The UK-based micro-hybrid specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will contribute its TIGERS (turbo-generator integrated gas energy recovery system) technology ( earlier post ) to the recently announced Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery (VIPER) project ( earlier post ). Liquid cooled version of TIGERS. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia. Jack Rosebro.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Elektromotive and The PluginCompany are working together to educate major businesses and legislators in Belgium and Luxembourg about the benefits of zero-emissions motoring and the need for compatible recharging infrastructures. The Elektrobay has a power output of 240 volts AC and 13 amps in the UK, or 230 volts AC and 16 amps in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Both will make their world premieres at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September. The ActiveHybrid 7 is a mild-hybrid application, and offers approximately a 15% reduction in fuel consumption. Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 19, 2010

They are part of a panel that also includes Bill Nye “the Science Guy&# and Martin Eberhard, co-founder of Tesla Motors, to talk about education for plug-in and hybrid technology, and how the general public can get involved in changing our methods of transportation. Tags: Film News. Say hello to Jessie and Chelsea there!

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The DAF LF hybrid. At the IAA 2010 in Hanover, DAF Trucks, a PACCAR company, presented the 12-tonne LF45 parallel hybrid truck, which will enter production at the end of this year. DAF LF hybrid system. The battery pack for the hybrid system weighs around 100 kg (220 lbs) and comprises ninety-six 3.4 Volt cells.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 Representing the core of the integral drive are the electric motor together with a transmission and differential.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The Volt could also be called a plug-in series hybrid, depending upon your taxonomic preference.). by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Quantum recently signed a Supply Agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply key components and control systems for the Q-Drive powertrain system that is being incorporated into the Fisker Karma plug-in series hybrid. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. million in April 2010. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Fisker Karma utilizes an Ecotec 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2010

The rear-mounted drive motor delivers continuous power of 45 kW (75 kW peak) and 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) of torque with a one-speed gearbox with a final drive ratio 4.214:1. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 14 seconds, top speed is 170 km/h (106 mph) and battery range in the hybrid configuration is 50 km (31 miles).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2010

Scientists at the research neutron source FRM II of the Technische Universität München (TUM) are taking a closer look at a high performance rechargeable battery for future hybrid locomotives, the sodium/iron chloride battery manufactured by General Electric (GE). Volt batteries will provide hybrid locomotives with 2000 horsepower.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. The E-motor. Click to enlarge. The L1 combines a two-cylinder 0.8L

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The 111 kW electric motor in the Vivaro e-Concept propulsion system delivers 370 N·m (273 lb-ft) of torque and would offer 100 kilometers (62 miles) pure electric driving range. Opel engineers have mounted the batteries, which can be re-charged on a standard household 230-volt outlet under the floor of the Vivaro e-Concept.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe revealed the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus ( earlier post ), and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration initiative next year. Tags: Brief. The Focus BEV prototype.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later in October, including two concept cars: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. MMC Plug-in Hybrid. Series hybrid mode. Parallel hybrid mode. Click to enlarge. Charging mode.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

has entered into definitive agreements to receive an additional $85 million in venture capital funding for the development and manufacturing of its Karma plug-in hybrid automobiles. liter gasoline engine runs a generator that can power the car’s electric motors for another 250 miles before refueling. Tags: Brief.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

million grant to develop a fully integrated, production plug-in hybrid system for Class 2 – 5 vehicles (8,501 – 19,500 lbs gross vehicle weight), and the accompanying demonstration of a fleet of 378 plug-in hybrid trucks and shuttle buses. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. The funding is part of the recently announced $2.4

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