Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

A high-performance lithium battery and a solar energy roof with optical equipment serve as an alternative energy source independent from the engine. When the vehicle needs more power or the battery is running low, the engine automatically kicks in to provide a Smart Charge for the battery. The Envision is equipped with a 2.0-liter

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Buick Plug-in GM Concept 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. Earlier this month, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group, announced it will build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA.

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Mini E BMW 2013 China 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Teijin Limited is introducing Lielsort separators for lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs) featuring the world’s first coating made of a fluorine-based compound. The highly heat-resistant separator coated with Teijinconex meta-aramid fibers maintains its shape even at 250°C.

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Li-ion Commercial South Korea Carbon Fiber 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2015

China’s primary policy objective is to achieve zero emissions locally; the renewal of sales subsidies in 2013 thus only included plug-in hybrids and battery vehicles. Japan, the US and China are the top 3 nations, with these activities accounting for a high share of the GDP—both automotive manufacturing and battery production.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. It takes approximately seven hours for the battery to be fully charged using a dedicated 220V connection. The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74)

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s FinDreams, the electric sedan has up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC range. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley said the American automaker is working on affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. Farley said if you cannot compete with the Chinese, “then 20% to 30% of your revenue is at risk.”

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Ferrari BYD Land Rover Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. Chinese road traffic poses its own special challenges for automated driving functions, the company said. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Audi Asia MPH China 150

Baua Electric

JULY 15, 2024

From personal air conditioning units on the assembly line to on-site libraries available during shift breaks and even getting to choose their own music playing over the PA system in the factory buildings, it’s the polar opposite of what many people expect to find in a Chinese factory. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Chinese All-Electric Motors Motoring 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. With its clean lines and bright paintwork, Jiao takes its design influence from bullet trains and Chinese opera masks. Tags: City car Electric (Battery) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Personal Transit. The Miao EN-V model.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

From personal air conditioning units on the assembly line to on-site libraries available during shift breaks and even getting to choose their own music playing over the PA system in the factory buildings, it’s the polar opposite of what many people expect to find in a Chinese factory.

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China All-Electric Motors Motoring 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace.

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