Remove Connect Remove Connected Remove Light Remove Supplies
article thumbnail

SwRI forms joint industry program to investigate safety, longevity of grid-connected energy storage systems

Green Car Congress

Over the course of its life, a grid-connected battery must respond slowly or suddenly, depending on the grid demands. On a normal evening, a battery might supply 1,000 houses with continuous power, which is slow and sustained behavior. One of the central questions is how long it takes for a battery to degrade. —Jayant Sarlashkar.

article thumbnail

ABB to supply high-voltage chargers for Volvo LIGHTS project in SoCal; up to 920VDC

Green Car Congress

ABB will supply high voltage-capable chargers for the Volvo LIGHTS project. The Volvo LIGHTS project is a partnership among the Volvo Group, Volvo Trucks, and Greenlots along with several more industry leaders and stakeholders in transportation and electrical charging infrastructure. Earlier post.)

Volvo 293
article thumbnail

Volkswagen and LG agree on joint development of next-gen connected car platform

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform. Going forward, the two companies will work together on Volkswagen’s Cross Over Platform, which is aimed at enhanced vehicle connectivity and convenience.

Connected 150
article thumbnail

Qualcomm, partners launching new CV2X pilot in Honolulu

Green Car Congress

while working with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the University of Hawaii College of Engineering to extend the deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure across the entire state of Hawaii with C-V2X. Applied Information roadside units (RSU), supplied by Applied Information partner, Goldwings Supply Service, Inc.,

Honolulu 448
article thumbnail

Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

Green Car Congress

Groupe Renault is setting a new strategy for China, based on Electric Vehicles (EV) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). Renault and Dongfeng will continue to cooperate with Nissan on new generation engine supply to DRAC and diesel license to Dongfeng Automobile Co., EV sales are expected to reach 25% of the Chinese market by 2030.

Light 378
article thumbnail

Electric Last Mile Solutions announces long-term supply agreement with Wuling Motors

Green Car Congress

Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS), a designer of intelligent, e-mobility workstations for the last mile, signed a binding, long-term supply agreement with Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry Co., A Class 1 vehicle has a GVWR of 6,000 less or less.

Miles 259
article thumbnail

Greenlots and Volvo Trucks partner on first installation of chargers for Volvo LIGHTS electrified trucking project

Green Car Congress

The multi-year Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) project ( earlier post ), which aims to transform the way we transport goods, puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy and improve public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Volvo 371