Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper summarizing learnings from its Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness program. Currently, SCE customers lease or own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), both battery electric (BEVs, for about 35%) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs, for about 65%)—about 10% of national EV sales.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 Audi’s electric biturbo combines a conventional gas-driven turbocharger with a secondary electrically driven compressor; in exterior appearance it is almost identical to that of a conventional turbocharger.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. The drive unit.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). To intentionally use this especially eco-friendly mode in urban areas, the driver can push a button to select the all-electric drive mode.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

(CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. Focus Electric will have a targeted range of up to 100 miles per full charge with zero tailpipe emissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Hot EV Hatch Shakes Things Up Hot hatches are a blast to drive, but no one has ever had the opportunity to drive one powered by electricity—until now. All Electric Range (AER): 236 city/203 highway/201combined miles 0-60: 3.4 story building. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a purpose-built performance EV, based on the Ioniq 5.

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Hyundai All-Electric Lithium Ion Volt 58

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 8, 2022

Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. An engine now augmented by electric drive. Smooth Performer.

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid Fuel Economy 92

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. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.-ft. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L liter inline 6-cylinder.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter gasoline engine especially for use in the 2015 NX 300h.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Two of America’s Best-Selling Vehicles Go Electric. Building (literally, which we’ll dive into later) on the Mach-E, Ford’s got two big plays to solidify its transformation into an electric drive-based company. Pre-production builds have already started and the order bank is more than 100,000. Power Anything, Anywhere.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 89

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The new Chevy Volt has a decidedly more sculpted look than its predecessor. Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. The 2016 Volt will use an 18.4 Click to enlarge. —Andrew Farah.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The overall drive system in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 consists of a 400 hp (298 kW) twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine and two electric synchronous motors delivering 91 hp (68 kW) and 86 hp (64 kW), respectively. This battery pack also feeds electric power to the vehicle’s on-board network. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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BMW Parts Production Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. The development of less-expensive, more-efficient, smaller, and lighter power electronics and electric machines for electric traction systems is necessary to reduce the cost and improve the performance of electric drive vehicles. Characteristics.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2019

l/100km; combined electric power consumption 22.9–21.9 The SUV, the plug-in hybrid drive of which combines a three-liter V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor, is available in two power levels. Together with the coupling, which connects the combustion engine to the drivetrain, it forms the hybrid module.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. if it happens, may throw a lot of government money at building even more and faster. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. if it happens, may throw a lot of government money at building even more and faster. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car.

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Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 95

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. (As type compact electric SUV.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That frugal operation is boosted by a 924-volt architecture (versus 400 volts for Tesla, and 800 for Porsche's Taycan) whose benefits include restoring up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes on a 350-kilowatt DC fast charger. The result is class-best mileage of 131 mpge, or the electric equivalent of one gallon of gasoline.

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Miles Saudi Arabia Range Volt 145

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Recharging times vary from 24 hours for a fully depleted battery using a standard 120-volt outlet and under five hours when plugged into a 240-volt outlet. inch reduction to rear seat leg room (from 39.1

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Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion 246

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. and its power-train designer and supplier, Electric Classic Cars, in Newton, Wales, will replace a car’s petroleum-clogged heart and give it a new, electric lease on life. Around the world, specialists like E.C.D.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Currently, more than 90% of vehicles are in the 400-volt class. Antoni Tong: Qualification is extremely important for our business model, and we hope to build a differentiating approach in that space. Qualification is extremely important for our business model, and we hope to build a differentiating approach in that space.

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Energy Storage Batteries Battery Energy 87

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Michael O’Brien, the company’s US corporate manager, believes there are “serious challenges” towards making plug-ins and electric vehicles viable and has expressed concern about range, cost and charging times. He believes this is because the technology was unsuitable, with many electric vehicles limited to shorter, urban use.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. The electric motor and transmission unit are located in direct proximity to the driven rear axle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Augmenting its existing LC Super Hybrid program ( earlier post ), which deploys a downsized gasoline-electric powertrain, ALABC is working on advanced diesel-electric applications in development programs being undertaken with car makers including Ford and Kia. These compact electrical machines can be rated up to 12.5

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Carbon Hybrid Battery Batteries 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

GM’s Britta Gross, Director of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Commercialization will participate in a webchat tomorrow to field questions about the development of the plug-in ecosystem. Percentage of 2010 electricity consumption required by 10M plug-ins. of projected 2010 electricity consumption in the US. Earlier post.).

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EV Connect

APRIL 25, 2022

to expand the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. They want to be sure they can charge their electric cars with a generator or backup battery so they can always get power in a pinch. So can you use a backup battery or another power source to recharge your electric vehicle? In short, yes.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car. From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car. Photo by Jim Wilson, New York Times. February 15, 2010. By TODD WOODY and CLIFFORD KRAUSS.

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San Francisco Neighborhood Electric Electrical 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

GENI: Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7 contains no rare earths, in a prototype electric motor. usually made of copper) that conduct electricity. electric current as a similarly-sized copper wire, and can be. and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy. The Volkswagen brand contributes the Golf and Passat GTE plug-ins, the low-volume XL1, and the battery-electric e-up! (The Electrical consumption (combined), kWh/100 km. and e-Golf.) Passat GTE. Passat GTE Variant.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Europe 150

EV Adoption

MARCH 23, 2021

Audi Will Stop Developing Internal Combustion Engines – According to Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann, the automaker will not develop any new internal combustion engines, and will begin phasing out the current gasoline and diesel engines and replacing them with electric powertrains. March 22, via Green Car Reports. kWh battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. —Bob Carter.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. “It’s Who Killed the Electric Car 2.0.&#. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.

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