Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

Nissan and Endesa, an Enel Group subsidiary, signed an agreement at the Geneva International Motor Show pledging to work together to deliver a mass-market V2G system and an innovative business model designed to leverage this technology.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

2025 Hyundai Inster – all four seats fold flat for van/camping potential, if you’re brave. It public charges up to 120kW, the battery taking 30 minutes to go from 10-80 per cent. An 11kW on-board charger is standard for slower home AC charging of from four hours. So far, so conservative. 2025 Hyundai Inster EV.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car. But refueling stations are lacking, and the maintenance costs [for parts such as hydrogen tanks] are huge, which is probably why they’re so cheap in the used-car market.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. A front electric motor generates 85kW (the old Outlander PHEV’s offered only 60kW), while the rear motor gives a hefty 100kW, up from 70kW previously.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G. The pair made major contributions to the propulsion system for the Impact , a battery-powered concept car that AeroVironment built under contract for General Motors.

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Green Authority

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

What you need to know about the Velotric Nomad 1 The Nomad 1 features a 750-watt rear hub motor with a 48V, 691.2Wh battery. You’ll get 55 miles of range per charge, which takes six hours to replenish when depleted. Mighty motor: The 750W rear hub motor packs a lot of power, peaking out at 1200 watts.

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Green Authority

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean it’s made cheap. And the 750W hub motor has little trouble cruising past that. The brakes are rigged with an automatic motor cutoff, so the moment you start to squeeze the levers, the power to the motor is shut off. 48V, 750w geared hub motor with 60nm torque.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

Everyone’s all excited that Ford just turned a profit, but they’re doing it with a fleet of uninspired crappy cars that they practically have to give away. You might as well call most of the cars they’re selling “future clunkers.&# When’s your affordable EV that gets 1oo mile range on a quick charge Ford?

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Open Source Civic EV Kit

JULY 9, 2009

Last week I was mostly on vacation, so I didn't get a chance to really charge the car at full amperage many times. This week was back to work, so I was able to give the charge detector a more reasonable test. Also, the power given to the motor instantly reflects whatever is specified on the potbox.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

The most obvious example of this is when a motor is switched on or off. The surge current drawn during turn-on stores energy in the inductance of the distribution network, and this is released once the motor comes up to speed. This article originally appeared in Issue 66: October-December 2023 – Subscribe now.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. Kia confirmed a dual motor GT version would be available in future, but gave no specific timing.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Both models use a 62kWh (useable) battery, have a single rear mounted motor good for 200kW and 343Nm, and offer range between 425km and 455km. There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus. 2024 Smart #3 Premium.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

However, “we’re talking about heavy investment&# in cars, batteries and supporting technology, said Nissan Motor Co. Despite a high upfront cost, operating an electric vehicle is cheap, costing 2.5 . “There’s no pie-in-the-sky here,&# said FedEx Corp. starting next year. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.)

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2024

That’s not cheap, but when compared with other EV ways of carrying a lot of people it starts to look more appealing. If you’re looking at traditional ICE-powered people movers then they steat cheaper. The E-Tourneo gets a single electric motor driving the rear wheels. Ford E-Tourneo Titanium X.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. It’s longer than the one sold in Europe, has a genuine third row of seats, a larger battery and a more powerful motor, and available all-wheel drive. Whatever it is, it won’t be cheap Defining the ID.Buzz as a vehicle is difficult.

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Green Authority

JULY 19, 2022

Standing on a unibody frame created from solid aluminum, this is the first ever scooter where you can use your smartphone as a display with wireless charging. No plugging in; slide your phone into the holder, open the Apollo app, and you’re on your way. You can also stay out on the road for 100 km of range.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is equipped with a single electric motor. It still uses a single electric motor driving the front wheels. But the motor has been tweaked to make less torque – and not just a little bit. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The YQi will feature a 150cc liquid-cooled gas engine as well as a 2400W mid-mounted electric motor. The model featured at the event showcased a single-speed belt-drive and a 250W Bafang hub motor setup; however, the model coming to North America will likely have a 500W motor instead. Now they’re unveiling the KQi2.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

inch digital screens Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless phone charging Bluelink connected services Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates Positively, and unlike the Ioniq 5 Epiq, no digital side mirrors for this hottest of Ioniqs. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Subscribe now! Soon, apparently.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. BYD Atto 3 has its e-motor fitted up front and is front-wheel drive.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. Kia EV6 Polestar 2 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. The Kia can handle 230kW charge speed, but I’ve no ultra rapid charger within 70km of my home, so 50kW it is. The ton is up in 3.5

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

You’re online looking at an array of EV chargers. We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. It’s because a motor drives these vehicles, while the rechargeable batteries provide power to run the engine. You can charge an EV at home, work, or a public charging location.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 7, 2021

So there’s no need for this support for a charging network. When we started Tesla, there were no EV subsidies at all, and gasoline was super cheap. The $7,500 tax credit came as a result not because of Tesla’s activity but because of General Motors’ lobbying. I’d delete it. I don’t know.

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Creative Greenius

JULY 2, 2009

If you’re like me you would have found Tuesday’s gathering in Santa Monica a very sexy day at the beach. Steve Westly (left) with Jeremy Snyder, General Manager, Tesla Motors (c) 2009 Joe Galliani. You know, the kind of stuff never discussed on television or in the newspapers anymore. But the Creative Greenius?

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EV Central

AUGUST 19, 2023

As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. It’s a Hyundai Kona-sized small SUV with a 120kW/300Nm single electric motor up front, 52kWh (useable) battery, 18kWh/100km energy use and a claimed 329km range (WLTP). It’s the glitter curse again.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Email ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed Jonathan Read discusses why electric vehicles and fast-charging systems, not battery-replacement systems such as the one touted by Project Better Place, are the future. Electric motors are generally three times more energy efficient than combustion engines.

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

Based on Hyundai’s E-GMP EV architecture, it’s a dual motor all-wheel-drive offering 234kW and 605Nm. This setup is shared with dual motor versions of the (much cheaper) Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6. The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And in a true smart grid, electric cars will not only be able to draw on electricity to run their motors, they will also be able to do the reverse: send electricity stored in their batteries back into the grid when it is needed. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In range-topping Twin Motor Performance guise it boasts dual electric motors with 380kW/910Nm and up to 600km range from its 111kWh (107kW useable) battery. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. second 0-100km/h time.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

For families, the bottom line is usually more important than dual motor acceleration or fancy seat trim that kids just wipe muck over anyway. Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Maximum charge rate’s a fair 100kW, and a bonus is three years free charging on the Chargefox network.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This range-topping Kia EV9 GT-Line’s RRP is $121,000, then adds quite ridiculous $18,000 (in Queensland) on-road charges, pushing the bill to $139,000 drive-away. A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. As a single motor it takes 8.2-seconds

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