Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit's 2022 launch. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2023

Bremer Strassenbahn AG (BSAG) has ordered 35 all-electric eCitaro G low-floor articulated buses from Mercedes-Benz with the latest NMC 3 (NMC: lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide) battery technology. The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models have been updated for the 2024 model year to offer increased range ( earlier post ). Range improvements come thanks to two new powertrains offered on both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. Charging the car from 10-80% state-of-charge takes approximately 28 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has used a vehicle dynamics model to evaluate the trade-off between automation and electric vehicle range and battery longevity. They found that automation will likely reduce electric vehicle range by 5–10% for suburban driving and by 10–15% for city driving.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Volvo Trucks is expanding its electric truck offering with the introduction of rigid versions of its heavy electric trucks: the Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. This makes it even easier for transport companies to adopt electric vehicles in urban and regional areas. Drive unit: 3 electric motors. Cab: Day cab.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation is premiering its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West, a student transportation industry and technology event in North America. The battery enables a vehicle range of up to 130 miles on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran. With an overall length of 130 meters, the ferry will be the largest ever vessel of its type.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2022

Volvo Trucks North America continues to lead in the deployment of sustainable Class 8 zero-tailpipe emission vehicles for the North American trucking industry with ongoing deliveries of its Volvo VNR Electric model to fleets across the country. The next-generation Volvo VNR Electric is now open for order.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a solicitation for a Tactical Range Extender Enhancer for future electric vehicles. Future fleets of tactical vehicles may largely incorporate battery electric drivetrains. The system must be able to operate both on-vehicle or in a dismounted configuration.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

As part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. Audi introduced the Audi A6 Sportback with an electric drive system almost a year ago at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021 ( earlier post ). the wagon format). the wagon format).

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A new nickel-rich, single-crystal battery technology is on track for rapid deployment A seemingly simple shift in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. continued] The post More Range from Nickel-Rich Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric truck range (the Volvo FL and Volvo FE Electric). The new batteries offer 42% extra energy capacity and can as a result deliver up to 450 km (280 miles) total range from one charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1

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Electrek

JUNE 25, 2024

The world’s largest EV battery maker is powering up something even bigger. CATL successfully tested a 4-ton electric plane powered by its ultra-high energy density battery. By 2028, CATL expects to reveal an 8-ton civil electric aircraft with around 1,200 to 1,800 miles (2,000 to 3,000 km) range.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 22, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries. The post Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with energy storage start-up, Allye Energy, to create a novel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 5, 2024

7 electric sedan, with a bigger battery also offering more range. The post Volkswagen expands electric ID.7 7 sedan offering with bigger battery and more range appeared first on The Driven. Volkswagen unveils more powerful variants for its popular ID.7

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 18, 2023

Find out how this award-winning recycling process transforms scrap metals into new materials that will extend electric vehicle battery range. The post Aluminium recycling process offers extended electric vehicle battery range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new lithium-air battery has four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and will extend electric car range significantly. The post Electric car range significantly boosted by lithium-air battery revelation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 19, 2023

NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft , but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. Even e-aviation boosters tend to envision battery-electric aircraft with far smaller passenger capacities and shorter ranges than the kerosene-fueled kind.

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2023

Candela and Polestar announced a partnership in August of last year that would see automotive-grade EV batteries hit the seas in long-range electric boats. The post Candela reveals world’s longest-range production electric boat, now with Polestar batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles.

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EV Central

APRIL 29, 2024

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km. READ MORE: Battery revolution!

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. Stellantis is testing EV battery. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 18, 2024

Vauxhall has opened orders for the new Mokka Electric Long Range, which features a new 54kWh battery and more powerful electric motor for improved efficiency, range and performance.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and making it possible to electrify even more city transport assignments.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Earlier this month, some electric vehicle (EV) owners in Chicago discovered their batteries were dead during a frigid cold spell. continued] The post Cold Weather Range Loss & Electric Vehicles: Separating Fact From Fiction appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

APRIL 4, 2023

Sila , a California-based EV battery materials startup, announced today that its range-boosting silicon-based anodes, “Titan Silicon,” are now commercially available after beginning mass production. The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQG G Wagon will be the first to feature the new battery material.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Lexus unveils two new electric concept cars, with next-generation prismatic high-performance batteries that it says can double the range of the car. The post Lexus debuts two electric concept cars with next-gen long range batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MAY 4, 2023

Man sees electric bike advertisement touting 50-mile range. Man’s first ride gets 25 miles before the battery’s charge dwindles. Why does it seem like you can never trust the range numbers that the electric bike makers tell us? It’s a tale as old as time. Man buys e-bike. Man is justifiably disappointed.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Toyota electric car batteries are set to have more than 1000km driving range, the company has announced in a new battery strategy. The post New Toyota electric car batteries capable of over 1000km range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks introduces bigger battery packs for its medium-duty electric trucks which deliver an increased range of up to 450 kilometres. The post Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

A number of automakers are looking to build future electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries, which are expected to unlock increased energy density, faster charging, and crucially, longer driving ranges. StoreDot unveils integration of 100in5 battery cells into EVs for extreme fast charging What are your thoughts?

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