Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz will present the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the 63 rd IAA in Frankfurt. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 Hybrid system architecture of the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2011

Gerbrand Ceder, funded by Vinod Khosla, and recipient of an ARPA-E grant ( earlier post ) that is developing a magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) rechargeable battery. Earlier post.). Li-O 2 , Li-S, Mg-ion, Zn-air, Na-metal halide) and components (electrodes, electrolytes) and exploring different synthesis techniques. At the symposium, Dr. Kristin A.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In addition to the advantages of FCEVs, which enables long-distance driving with short refueling time, this all-new FCEV model will feature a plug-in function that offers the convenience of EVs which can be recharged at home. Honda held a press briefing in Tokyo on its hydrogen business initiatives. Commercial vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. With the E-Four electric 4WD system, the power produced by the newly developed plug-in hybrid system is fully distributed between all four wheels. The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The new F800 Style is a five-seat upper-range sedan featuring an all-new multi drive platform suited for a hydrogen fuel cell electric drive with a range of almost 600 kilometers (373 miles) as well as the a plug-in hybrid drive with a 30 km (19 mile) all-electric range. F 800 Style Plug-in Hybrid. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid prototype. The BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid was presented as a. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2025

That’s a snapshot of the online trolling faced by Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid ute as it lands in Australian showrooms this month. READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV full pricing and specifications READ MORE: Will Ford expand its PHEV portfolio to sit alongside the new plug-in Ranger? Let me give you an extreme example.

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Iceland PHEV Plug-in Ford 59

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Mercedes-Benz introduced the C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID, in both sedan and wagon versions, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID will be at dealerships from March 2015. We will be launching ten new PLUG-IN HYBRID models up to 2017. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers both versions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The plug-in, electric drive supercar has an all-electric range of 110 km (68 miles) plus a potential top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 The plug-in will produce 28 grams of CO 2 per kilometer on the EU test cycle, according to Jaguar. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Micro-turbines.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key. Like Paul MacCready’s original design for the Impact that established the world’s lowest drag coefficient of.195,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

While Ford expects most owners to recharge the Focus Electric at home with an optional wall-mounted 240V charging station, the vehicle will also have the ability to recharge at remote locations with a standard 120V convenience cord. The spooled cord will have a designated spot in the vehicle’s trunk.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

Separately, Ford Motor Company and KB Home announced that products from the Ford-led initiative MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) will be featured in the homebuilder’s ZeroHouse 2.0 model home in San Marcos, Calif., and potentially in additional KB Home markets. Honda Smart Home US. Earlier post.). ZeroHouse 2.0

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2014

The report also examines when consumers want to recharge vehicles, and to what extent pricing and incentives can encourage consumers to charge during off-peak periods. Participating utilities were: Burbank Water and Power (BWP). Peak period is in gray.) Click to enlarge. Duke Energy (Duke). Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL).

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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. New Flyer of America Inc. and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”),

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

On hot days, chilled water absorbs heat from the batteries, dispersing it through a radiator before pumping it through the chiller again. When the all-electric Focus is plugged in to recharge, the vehicle control system will automatically precondition the battery, if needed, to the optimal temperature before accepting charge.

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Lithium Ion Ford Batteries Battery 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Battery charge and power are maintained at high levels and the battery is not subject to heat damage caused during recharging. Positive ions (H+) are transported across the proton exchange membrane (PEM) to the cathode where they react with oxygen to produce water, which is then recycled for input with the methanol. With a 4.5

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Golf Cart Fuel Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. That power is transmitted through a newly developed, second-generation six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

China has developed a draft plan to invest $17 billion in central government funds in fuel economy, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric and fuel cell vehicles, with the goal of producing 5 million new energy vehicles and 15 million fuel-efficient conventional vehicles by 2020. High Speed Rail. Alternative Energy Vehicles.

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Plug in America

APRIL 12, 2024

We’re excited to share that Plug In America has achieved EVAL Bronze certification. It also assures drivers of EVs with shorter ranges that they can rely on their batteries by recharging before driving home for the day. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation , the U.S. will need 1.3

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The HSHS installed in this demonstration test house consists of CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) thin-film solar cell panels; a home battery unit (rechargeable battery); household gas-engine cogeneration unit and hot-water supply system; and the Smart e Mix Manager. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 3Degrees and carbon offsets. 3Degrees and carbon offsets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

The recharging of each cell in the battery pack is controlled continuously by a control system which includes monitoring of each cell and a central battery controller. Peugeot has released the specifications for the iOn EV—based on the Mitsubishi iMiEV ( earlier post )—in advance of the Paris Auto Show. Powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Kia introduced its first all-electric plug-in concept car, based on the just-arrived B-segment Venga MPV ( earlier post ), at the Geneva Motor Show. Under the quick recharging cycle (50 kW) the battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity within 20 minutes. The Venga EV concept. Click to enlarge. Under the normal cycle (3.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. Capstone Turbine Corporation is introducing a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit.

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Range Auto Israel Solar 273

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

That buying trend reinforces the thinking EVs are purchased primarily by higher income home owners with access to off-street parking and therefore easier recharging. However, they don’t have off-street parking and therefore find it more difficult to recharge. Asked about a price reduction as well, he added: “Potentially. SUV and utes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Water flows around the 30 modules which constitute this battery; the waste heat is utilized to heat the vehicle’s interior. The Audi A3 e-tron can be recharged in about nine hours with a 230-volt household socket. Audi introduced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron US pilot program at TED2012 in Long Beach, California. It stores 26.5

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Audi Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

Water will be the primary byproduct. The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.). Earlier post.) More than 540 initial concept papers were received in the three focus areas. per gallon.

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Carbon Li-ion Batteries Battery 249

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2011

PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars. Reliable performance is ensured, even under adverse weather and ground conditions such as snow, rain, ice, sand or water.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2025

basically its like it would complete one lap at the Nrburgring, and then you have to recharge the car, he told The Drive. Nissan says it doesnt yet know for certain if it will be a plug-in hybrid or not. Think about a plug-in hybrid (with todays technology) and you do two or three laps of the Nrburgring and youre running out of juice.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2014

with the full balance of plant required) is expected to surpass battery technology under development for deployment in the medium term (400 Wh/kg), and meet the requirements for plug-in vehicle applications. The review appears in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews. air battery potentially offers densities of up to 2?3 A fully developed Li?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

The project plans to develop a solid-state grid-scale prototype for advanced lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that addresses the safety, cost, lifetime and energy density issues associated with lithium-ion batteries. Making the onboard charger smaller in size and weight will help improve the viability of plug-in electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

These 32 demonstration projects, which include large-scale energy storage, smart meters, distribution and transmission system monitoring devices, plug-in vehicles, and a range of other smart technologies, will act as models for deploying integrated Smart Grid systems on a broader scale. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

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Energy Storage Grid Energy Wind 270

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These are the plug-in hybrids, the range extender vehicles and the strictly electrical vehicles. Click to enlarge. In electric mobility, Audi distinguishes between two groups of vehicles: fully hybrid vehicles, driving a maximum of about 3 km (1.86 miles) under electric power; and high-energy battery vehicles for longer distances.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2023

liter plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) model. liter Plug-in Hybrid has a dual DNA: it provides all-electric EV driving with a 66 km range and efficient hybrid electric performance for longer trips. Toyota launched the new C-HR C-segment SUV in Europe with a choice of four electrified powertrains, including 1.8

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