Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. It has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. Prototype BMW i8 at the track.

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Teslarati

APRIL 9, 2021

Ford is reportedly dealing with some software issues that are affecting the charging capability of the 12-volt battery in the Mustang Mach-E. According to some owners, the issues are becoming more evident, causing them not to start when the battery problems present themselves. Some may ask: How is this issue related to software.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. 48-volt vehicle electrical system. Earlier post.) TFSI engine.

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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. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. mi) (WLTP).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2011

Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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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? Customers don’t have to be present during the charging process, but they can also meet with the company’s charging staff if they want to see how the system works. Future plans for SparkCharge.

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Charging Re-Charge Batteries Battery 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

At present, 12 volts provide all conventional automotive electric systems—from lights and radios to air conditioners—with sufficient power. Within the next few years, the figure may rise to 48 volts to support a growing number of functions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The plug-in hybrid version of the Buick crossover will combine a modified version of GM’s 2-Mode Hybrid system; advanced lithium-ion battery cells and charging technology developed for GM’s Voltec system, which will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in late 2010; and an efficient direct-injected 3.6L engine side.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Thus equipped, this eRUF will feature a bi-directional grid connection, which will allow it to be recharged in about two hours at a 400-volt electrical outlet—without the extra electrical circuitry typically required for recharging—and also permit it to feed energy back into the power grid via the same socket. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is the innovative direct cooling: For the first time, the 560 cells are cooled individually; they are thus permanently surrounded by a high-tech coolant based on an electrically non-conductive liquid. E PERFORMANCE with 2.0L

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As reported in a paper in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , a rechargeable lithium battery with LTO electrodes and the clay-based electrolyte delivered reliable capacity for over 120 charge/discharge cycles. With an ionic conductivity of ~3.35mS cm -1 , the composite electrolyte delivers stable electrochemical performance at 120 ˚C.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 16, 2024

The 4,861-pound weight never felt heavy or presented a challenge while taking corners at high speeds, which is exactly what we did when attacking Laguna Seca’s 2.38 The Ioniq 5 N can go about 25 minutes at full power before needing to be recharged. kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts. miles and 11 turns.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

the Volt—but also more broadly for batteries and electrified vehicle applications in general. Volt) Battery electric (in development) Fuel cell hybrid electric. > Recharge time. Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading. Source: Roland Matthé, GM. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Electric Vehicles Range Batteries 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible. BEVs have an ongoing problem with range anxiety. [ PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. At present car2go has more than 2.6 Currently, a car2go vehicle is hired somewhere in the world every 1.4 million customers worldwide.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

kilowatt onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 120-volt household outlet. So driving around town, being stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic or coasting down hills recharges the battery.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Ford says the Focus battery-electric vehicle will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet Volt (93 mpge all-electric, 60 mpge combined, earlier post ) and competitive with other battery electric vehicles (e.g., A full recharge is expected to take three to four hours at home with a 240V charge station. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2018

Audi is presenting a design and technical electric concept car at Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California— the Audi PB18 e-tron high-performance sports car. The Audi PB18 e-tron is already designed for charging with a voltage of 800 volts. This means the battery can be fully recharged in about 15 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

kWh battery pack ranges between 280 and 390 volts, depending upon level of charge. The 12-volt battery for the low-voltage consumers and the 40-liter (10.6 lb), the power electronics in the engine compartment, which include a DC/DC converter for connecting to the 12-volt electrical system, are compact and lightweight.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

Aymeric Rousseau, program manager at Argonne, presented a small slice of this wide study at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC) this week in Long Beach. Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The 48-volt electrical system assures the supply of electrical power. Equipped with a 3.0 lb-ft) of torque, and sprints from 0 - 100 km/h (0 ‑ 62.1

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The new converter raises the MiEV system to 700 volts and helps to further improve energy output and efficiency from both the electric motor as well as the generator. The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Volvo C30 plug-in hybrid concept AutoBlogGreen "German auto website, Autobild, is reporting that Volvo is working on a plug-in diesel-electric hybrid with a similar powertrain design to the Chevy Volt concept unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January. Volvo and Ford might steal GM's thunder yet." Join Plug In Partners today.

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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. HVAC), and weather.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The Taycan is the first production vehicle with a system voltage of 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts for electric cars. In internal combustion engine vehicles, the kinetic energy present at the brakes is converted into heat during deceleration. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph).

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 20, 2007

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. The buzz about the Volt has generated automaker PR reactions. One big corporate "ME TOO!" Daimler/Chrysler has dusted off its long ago announced Sprinter PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Mercedes-Benz will present the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the 63 rd IAA in Frankfurt. kW takes about four-and-a-half hours to recharge a completely discharged battery. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Click to enlarge. The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Its electric ‘turbo’ is bigger again, sucking 400-volt power instead of the C43’s 48-volt supply. Round the Spanish circuit AMG took over for the international media presentation of the car, the C63 S E Performance was wickedly quick. For the engine in the new C63 S they’ve gone a step further.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L The rechargeable 17.8 We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2006

His presentation on the national security need to promote biofuels and plug-ins did not pull any punches on the problems and expense of the hydrogen project. He waved one of Felix Kramer of CalCars' simple $10 110 volt dongles to demonstrate the infrastructure required for plug-ins. Hydrogen booster Edwin Black reportedly walked out.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While the lithium-ion battery in an EV can present a significant fire hazard if damaged, the fire risk is actually much lower on average than with ICEVs. Plug-in and fully electric cars operate between 200 and 800 volts. The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. Depending on the load point, the stack operates in the range of 220 to 280 volts. The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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