Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

Sumitomo Corporation has developed and installed the first large-scale power storage system which utilizes used batteries collected from electric vehicles. in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries. in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet. —Metro General Manager Rob Gannon.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America introduced a battery-powered parking cooler as a factory-installed option for its VNM 630, VNL 630, VNL 670, VNL 730 and VNL 780 sleeper models. The battery-powered parking cooler allows drivers to keep the cab and sleeper comfortable without idling the engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

Stanford / SLAC’s new lithium-polysulfide flow battery design compared to conventional “redox” flow batteries. The new flow battery uses only one tank and pump and uses a simple coating instead of an expensive membrane to separate the anode and cathode. Credit: Greg Stewart/SLAC). Click to enlarge. 1 and 190 Wh L ?1

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Cummins and Kalmar will together offer battery-electric terminal tractors globally. Cummins designed the PowerDrive 8000 for the terminal tractor segment to better meet the necessary duty-cycle and power requirements for the distribution and port environments. There are two battery capacities to choose from, 152 or 182 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The companies will demonstrate the connected and automation-ready, zero-emission, battery-powered machine at bauma 2022 from 24-30 October at Messe München. The integrated software connects and intelligently coordinates actions across the machine while the all-electric actuators and motors provide the muscle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale—one of the largest mining companies in the world. The new EMD Joule switcher includes battery capacity being delivered to Vale of 1.9

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Researchers at classification society DNV GL have developed “ReVolt”, an autonomous, fully battery-powered and efficient vessel. Instead of using diesel fuel, “ReVolt” is powered by a 3,000 kWh battery. This reduces operating costs by minimizing the number of high maintenance parts such as rotational components.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

PVI (Power Vehicle Integration), a manufacturer of commercial electrical vehicles, and SODETREL , a wholly owned subsidiary of the EDF group, signed a master agreement in April 2011 to establish a partnership that will offer PVI customers rental and service contracts for Valence Technology batteries. A hat-tip to Peter!).

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Li-ion Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In trials, GE’s sodium metal halide Durathon batteries ( earlier post ) have successfully powered GE Mining’s Scoop, an underground vehicle that transports mining materials, at Coal River Energy, LLC in Alum Creek, West Virginia. Additionally, the battery contains no lead acid materials. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This milestone on the road to commercial zero-emission flight is part of the HyFlyer project , a sequential R&D program supported by the UK Government and follows the UK’s first commercial-scale battery-electric flight, conducted in the same aircraft in June.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Equipping 67 of DHL Express’ medium- and heavy-duty trucks with the TRAILAR solar technology is expected to reduce CO 2 emissions by 1,000 kg per year for each vehicle, also lowering both fuel and maintenance costs. This reduces the load on the alternator and, as a result, fuel consumption.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. in China in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

To help electric vehicle batteries last longer, Bosch is developing new cloud services that supplement the individual vehicles’ battery-management systems. Bosch is connecting electric-vehicle batteries with the cloud. Its data-based services mean we can substantially improve batteries’ performance and extend their service life.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

As with all Cadillac models, the ELR comes standard with Cadillac Shield, a comprehensive suite of owner benefits including Remote Vehicle Diagnostics, a Premium Care Maintenance program and 24/7 roadside assistance. Powering the ELR is a combination of pure electric drive and an efficient, range-extending 1.4L A T-shaped, 16.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module , a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark-based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. This is believed to be the world’s first AHTS hybrid battery conversion.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. CALSTART Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; ElDorado National; BAE Systems; Ballard Power Systems. SunLine Transit Agency; ElDorado National; BAE Systems.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

According to the BMI study, while battery-powered vehicles are quickly making in-roads to this market, at major airports where baggage tractors run nearly continuously, time required for maintenance and battery charging requires costly backup equipment or results in loss of productivity.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2018

The battery-powered eTruck is a MAN eTGM 18.360 4x2 LL. Lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of 149 kWh are used to store energy, making it possible for the eTruck to cover a range of 130 kilometers (81 miles). The 360 figure represents the horsepower of the 265 kW eTruck.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO 2 emissions. Propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from being a technically- and economically-viable option, Maersk says.

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Electrek

APRIL 6, 2021

Today only, as its Deal of the Day , Lowe’s is offering BLACK+DECKER battery-powered electric lawn tools at up to $90 off. Ditching the usual gas and oil, this mower is powered by the included two 40V batteries, meaning it’s better for your wallet and the environment. Plus, the deck can adjust from 1.5-inches

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2010

If trials of the first two vehicles are successful, WPD will look at introducing more battery-powered vans into its fleet. The Smith Edison panel van is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit that is driven by an electric motor and powered by lithium-ion batteries. A full recharge takes six to eight hours.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners. They can also use Bluelink to warm up the vehicle cabin while it is still plugged in to preserve battery power and check the state of charge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Working principle of a redox flow battery. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal near Karlsruhe are developing improved redox flow batteries for automotive applications in an attempt to address storage capacity and charging time limitations of current Li-ion battery solutions for electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2019

Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport. F (-23.33 ?C).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While battery-electric vehicles can be used efficiently and in an eco-friendly way in urban areas, fuel cell technology offers an attractive approach when it comes to emission-free logistics over long distances and with higher payloads. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. PV canopies will produce power and reduce temperatures underneath canopies. AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Gates Carbon Belt Drive simplifies maintenance and extends vehicle longevity. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

The project also includes a 380 MW solar-powered battery system able to store and deploy more than 1,400 megawatt hours which can be used when the power is needed most. The first phase of power could come on-line in 2021 with final completion as early as 2022. The authorized solar facilities include 34.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2019

MAP Electric Vehicle Protection provides coverage for all assemblies and parts, the manufacturer-installed battery, and electric vehicle motor(s), except for a specific list of excluded parts. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. According to 2018 research from J.P.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety. Its 42-kWh battery alone has undergone more than 40 tests such as fire, collision, vibration and extrusion. It includes variants powered by 1.0T, 1.3T Monza MHEVs. Ecotec engines.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

Through this offtake MoU, a full circular value chain could be established whereas NMG would supply carbon-neutral graphite materials to Caterpillar for the development of its secure, resilient, and sustainable battery supply chain that would serve to electrify heavy vehicles, including NMG’s Matawinie fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

We saw a real gap in the marketplace for accurate testing of the larger battery systems. It was obvious that NREL’s technology, missing in the marketplace, could provide improved information on battery performance and safe system integration key for success in these growing application areas. Now NREL’s Large Volume Calorimeter works.

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