Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. The plug-in hybrid is available to order, in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at €123,736 (US$146,000). S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Charging and energy are becoming a core business for Volkswagen; the company is building a universal and seamless eco-system for charging its electric models. models and soon also with the technology of bidirectional charging. models and soon also with the technology of bidirectional charging. Charging at home.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

of the necessary Level 2 and DC fast EV charging equipment (EVSE), respectively, required to meet projected demand in 2030, have been installed as of Q1 2020. A map of the United States showing Vermont with the most EV charging stations per 100,000 people, at 105, followed by California at 64, Washington, D.C. Hawaii at 47.7,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EV). The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Bosch is introducing a flexible smart charging cable with integrated control and safety technology also does without the usual “charging brick”—the bulky in-cable control box—when charging at a 230-volt power socket. This means the flexible smart charging cable weighs less than three kilograms.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Tritium, a provider of DC fast charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has unveiled its MSC (Modular Scalable Charging) hardware platform—the first platform to enable scalable electric vehicle charging networks.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Ford is launching a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in electric vehicle owners in California to opt into carbon-neutral charging at home, reducing their carbon footprint from energy used to power their vehicles. Owners of eligible plug-in electric vehicles opt into the program through the FordPass app.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2023

British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2023

Rheinmetall now offers a new heat pump as a plug-and-play solution. It is available as a plug-and-play solution, thus facilitating electrification of motors in commercial vehicles, construction equipment and boats—especially since, as a complete system, it can be integrated into new and existing vehicle platforms.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

Building on the all-new redesign of its RX crossover vehicle last year, Lexus is adding the anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+. The RX450h+ comes equipped with a Level 1 vehicle-charging cable for 120V outlets and all models are equipped with a J1772 (Type 1) socket for at-home and public charging.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand fast-charging infrastructure. First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls in major metro markets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

FreeWire Technologies, a global electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy solutions provider and a manufacturer of ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions ( earlier post ), announced a program to make available battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and solutions for Chevron-branded stations.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2021

unveiled its next-generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit bus. million service miles with its battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE and fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 buses, New Flyer applied the best of zero-emission design, performance, research, and ingenuity to develop its newest electric bus.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2023

ABB E-mobility announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution. While the growing number of public charging points is excellent news for EV drivers, these alone do not meet the needs of electric fleets. Another example of HVC360’s global near-term potential can be found in the haulage industry.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2021

Volta, a builder of commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, announced an oversubscribed Series D financing of $125 million. Volta builds and operates an EV charging network with the highest utilization in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

ConnectDER , the developer of a meter collar that integrates between the home’s electric meter socket and the meter itself, will supply Siemens with a proprietary plug-in adapter for electric vehicle chargers. This is a major roadblock for EV adoption, especially for low-and moderate-income homeowners. billion in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. Access to convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging infrastructure is essential.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SAE International has published the first Technical Information Report (TIR) that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle- and ground-system requirements for heavy-duty (HD) wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). It makes the whole prospect of charging easier to handle compared to conductive charging.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2021

Plug Power Inc. Plug Power says it will work closely with the DOE to fulfill the requirements of Part II of the application process. Plug Power is building a 500-ton green hydrogen network by 2025 and the DOE loan guarantee supports the first phase of the company’s buildout. Source: Plug Power.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Citroën is offering a new, more accessible plug-in hybrid with a new version on the C5 Aircross that combines the 150 hp (110 kW) PureTech gasoline engine with an 81 kW electric engine for a combined power of 180 hp. The C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid 180 e-EAT8 complements the 225 e-EAT8 Plug-in Hybrid version, which has been upgraded.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2023

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo Cars has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the all-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compared with the outgoing model year, increasing range by as much as 60 kilometers on some variants. A 10-80% charge takes approximately 34 minutes using a 130kW DC public charger.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right). In addition to the ST-Line models, the Escape lineup also includes Base, Escape Active, Platinum and Plug-in Hybrid models.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging at public stations simply by plugging in.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

So, too, are enrollments in the company’s managed charging program, SmartCharge NY, which offers financial rewards for charging during off-peak hours. Level 2 chargers provide 240 volts, offering up to 20 miles of range for every hour a vehicle is plugged in. Curbside Charging.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As one of the results of the $1-trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November, the Biden Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan to outline steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying chargers across the country. The law also provides $2.5 The law also provides $2.5 Stakeholder input.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. For home charging, bZ4X customers will have the option to purchase a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from participating Toyota dealerships or directly from ChargePoint online. will work with ChargePoint, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2022

Charging speeds for electric vehicles (EVs) vary widely, from as little as 15 minutes using an ultra-rapid 350 kW charger, to as much as 24 hours when relying on a domestic wall outlet. IDTechEx forecasts that most of the new DC charging installations will be in the 100+ kW power classes. What does a fast-charging curve tell us?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2021

Chevrolet is making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord. The device has a changeable plug that allows the customer to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2020

They feature a high power density, and can be charged rapidly. The batteries have a long life and a significant number of charging cycles. The batteries will be recharged by means of plug-in depot charging stations and by means of pantographs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The high-voltage battery can be charged with direct current with a power of up to 205 kW.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Volta, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and media company, announced that a project application it collaborated on with Imagen Energy, a developer of compact high-power EV chargers, was awarded a $12-million grant from the US Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2023

Extending Ford Pro’s line-up of electrified and connected cargo vans, the new E‑Transit Courier is fully integrated with Ford Pro’s platform of software and connected services for efficient operation including end-to-end charging solutions and management tools from Ford Pro Software.

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2025

Credit: City of Los Angeles (via Teslarati) Tesla’s LA Diner and Supercharger gets its first full drive-in screen The post Tesla diner’s latest progress includes solar canopies, more charging appeared first on TESLARATI.

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EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2021

The importance of that criterion drops significantly in the fast charging context. In addition, monthly remuneration and plug-in time also influence people’s preferences for adopting V2G. With regard to specific V2G contract attributes, Dutch EV drivers are most concerned about discharging cycles. —Huang et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2020

With almost 50,000 units, BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid models were the most successful electrified models in the BMW Group’s portfolio worldwide in 2019. With an increase from two to five models featuring innovative plug-in hybrid drive by November 2020, the new BMW 5 Series offers the largest range of PHEVs within one BMW Group model series.

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