Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation has begun short-term rental of the Plug-in Prius (Prius PHV) from a Toyota rental and leasing company in Nagasaki prefecture, Japan. The Prius PHV can be recharged from a household power supply, and offers electric range of 23.4 Earlier post.). Two vehicles will be available in the city of Goto.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Click to enlarge. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., L/100km (35.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2019

Japan’s NEDO, Sharp Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation plan to begin public road trials of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries from late July 2019. times higher in comparison with the commercial model Prius PHV (equipped with a solar charging system). Background.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

Too bad for America our corporations long ago outsourced that kind of effort and heart. When’s your affordable EV that gets 1oo mile range on a quick charge Ford? But at least Ford didn’t just shamelessly stiff all their creditors through the scam of corporate bankruptcy like the FAIL crews at GM and Chrysler did.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, the project comprises three potential technology combinations: one a series-hybrid range extender configuration; and two parallel-hybrid range extender configurations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. The recharging system can also operate when the vehicle is in neutral or parked. AVEC project engineer Douglas Hahn.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The current state of market readiness of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles presents serious challenges, particularly in mass production, given issues including range; cost; a charging time still longer than a conventional gasoline refueling; a broad variation in battery pack life, and the lack of infrastructure. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2009

FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, launched its Subaru Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle (EV). A 9 kWh, 346V Li-ion battery pack comprising 16 modules in series supports a range of 90 km (56 miles) when driven in the Japan 10-15 mode cycle. The Subaru Plug-in STELLA. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

In June, Plug In Carolina selected AeroVironment to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle stations in seven South Carolina cities. The company offers a broad range of Level 1, 2 and 3 charging solutions. Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Click to enlarge. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

E-bikes’ rapid growth in recent years stems in part from their simple solution to the range issue that big, hulking cars typically don’t offer. E-bikes are today a growing component of the global transition away from fossil fuels—possibly more than the car-and-truck-focused sustainability crowd appreciates. billion industry in 2022.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Capstone Turbine Corporation is introducing a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. The CMT-380 features a lithium-polymer battery pack that supports an all-electric range of up to 80 miles. The CMT-380. Click to enlarge. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

It benefits from the experience gained from development of the Ray EV and proven daily operations of the Ray EV fleet in Korea for the past three years, said Thomas Oh, Executive Vice President and COO, Kia Motors Corporation. Charging is accomplished by plugging the Soul EV into any standard household electricity supply.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. 1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The pack, featuring an energy density of 200 Wh/kg (on the high end of specific energy ratings for current EVs), is the result of a three-year joint development program between Kia Motors Corporation and SK Innovation in Korea. The Soul EV offers a driving range of around 200 km (124 miles) on a single charge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over this period Ballard has worked with 13 bus manufacturers to develop a variety of fuel cell bus configurations that have been deployed in a wide range of climatic conditions and operated under a host of demanding duty cycles. Kevin Colbow, Ballard’s Vice President – Technology and Product Development.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) covers a broad spectrum of the Fuel Cell Technology Office (FCTO) portfolio with areas of interest ranging from research and development (R&D) to demonstration and deployment projects. Earlier post.). Technologies that reduce external energy inputs (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. The SCiB also generates little heat while recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JUNE 5, 2024

Mercury Marine is the propulsion-focused division of Brunswick Corporation and has been helping people move quickly and efficiently across the water for 85 years and counting. All three operate using nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells and add to a lineup of varying levels of power and range for small watercraft owners.

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EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2022

READ MORE: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long term test READ MORE: The death of the new-car deal: Why you won’t get a discount on your next EV. As well as lowering the costs of refuelling and servicing, there’s less time in shuffling cars around due to their simpler operation and the relative ease of recharging. More money in EVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A comparable electric car that has a driving range today of 150 kilometers (93 miles) would be able to travel more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) without recharging—and at a lower cost. In Europe, more than a third of all new cars will be electrically powered—the majority as plug-in hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

Limited ranged, lead-acid battery based cars, they have nonetheless proven the demand of even less than perfect electric vehicles. To facilitate these EVs, Charging stations are being put in place by local councils, making even short range electric cars viable for commuters. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid prototype. The BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid was presented as a. Earlier post.)

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Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community. The EV Charging Industry – Key Take-aways. maintain a sustainable business operation in the eMobility value chain.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 5, 2021

India is a developing country in all aspects, The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is planning to test a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vehicles to reduce the carbon footprint in the environment. Hydrogen fuel cell for electric vehicles. NTPC is planning to procure such vehicles for pilot projects.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers. VAT) throughout Europe.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Peugeot is targeting the iOn mainly at local government, local authorities and public services and companies active in the transport and energy sectors, leasing companies, car sharing companies and the fleets of large corporations. The inverter, the motor and the reduction gearing provides a potential speed range from 0 to 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Mainstream Engineering Corporation. US Hybrid Corporation. American Lithium Energy Corporation. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The prototype has a central 270 kilowatts (362 hp) motor with torque of 950 Nm and achieves an average range of approximately 200 kilometers. Source; Siemens CT.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles. Sales are targeted at more than 50,000 units annually, and the price for Japan is expected to be in the ¥3 million range (US$36,000). Sales are targeted at more than 50,000 units annually, and the price for Japan is expected to be in the ¥3 million range (US$36,000). Electric Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

kWh SCiB lithium-ion battery from Toshiba Corporation which is well-suited for repeated charging and discharging and for quick charging, and also delivers stable performance at extremely low temperatures. The EV-neo has a range of 34 km (21 miles) at 30 km/h (19 mph) on level ground. The EV-neo. Click to enlarge. kW motor and a 0.9

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

It is designed to increase understanding of the operating characteristics of an all-electric fleet vehicle, including recharging patterns and requirements; how to optimize the usage and recharging cycle in a “real life” setting; overall performance, drive-cycle, battery state-of-health; and electricity grid impacts. Earlier post.)

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