Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, its ‘future technology’ diesel hybrid system employs a 48 volt lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s output and cut exhaust emissions. The Valeo electric supercharger was developed in the UK by Controlled Power Technologies. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

SunPower offers the highest efficiency solar panels available in the industry today—including the 21% efficient X-Series Solar Panel which produces 75% more energy over 25 years than a conventional panel. Installation costs will be extra. SunPower: residential solar with energy storage.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric Cars and The Volt Can Transform America and the Auto Industry TODAY!!! By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition. How Does It Work?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. Since some readers might read only one appendix, some information has been repeated.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford. That means I'd have to recharge at least once. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford. That means I'd have to recharge at least once. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

Others include the Fisker Karma, the Aptera 2e, the Coda sedan, Chevy’s Volt and Tesla’s Model S. There are no tailpipe emissions, and the cost of the electricity to charge them is much cheaper than a tank of gasoline. But that also qualifies for a 50 percent tax credit, dropping the cost to $1,100.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. It is simply the cost of doing business. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). To date, the relatively high cost of batteries has kept electric and plug-in vehicles at the fringes of the auto industry. The onboard gas engine largely exists to recharge the batteries for the electric engine.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

The Karma, a luxury four-passenger sedan, can be recharged by plugging it in; it can then be driven on power from a battery alone for 50 miles. After that, an onboard gasoline generator kicks on to recharge the battery, extending the range by 250 miles between fill-ups. It takes the Volt about 9 seconds.)

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Plug In India

APRIL 28, 2021

They are investing in real RnD and this company is a big part of the Indian EV industry now. This is more an industry than a company specific problem. They want to have more data about maintenance costs and resale values before they take the plunge. volts, full charge voltage (100% charged) is 4.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

exceeding the magnetic properties of industrially important. that substantially reduce costs of the motor. the cost of wind turbines and electric vehicles by developing a. industries, without the need for these costly and scarce. potential to substantially reduce the costs of an electric. rare earth magnets.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. – In June, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. “It’s a complete new way of looking at our industry.&#. I’m guessing close to 50/50.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The system consists of up to modules holding lithium-ion batteries or ultracapacitors, a gas generator for recharging the batteries while driving and a complex array of software and circuit boards that juggle electrical loads to maximize performance and drive time. Lower maintenance and fuel costs, however, will mean a two-year payback.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. By partnering with these two industries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For the standard version, Tesla plans to use a battery that can recharge at a typical 220V outlet in about four hours. Earlier this month, researchers from MIT said they had developed a process that within three years could lead to electric car batteries able to recharge in as little as five minutes. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The basic equation governing the charging of batteries is W = V * A, or to put it into words, Watts equals Volts times Amps. If we wanted to recharge this from 110V domestic service we would need to pull 10,800,000/110 = 96,000 amps. Some industrial sites are even set up with 440V 3 phase service.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Recharge Rate. Specific Discharge Pulse Power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. The move received a guarded welcome from the industry bodies and environmentalgroups. Car buyers were less enthusiastic.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts. A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Currently, battery costs are one of the main barriers, but these barriers are declining as usage and production increase while new technologies and materials continue to push down costs. Electricity costs are relatively inexpensive. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

We’ve now got some Mo going with: California solar loan financing that will eliminate the big up front cost of solar. This also allows a Prius to perform much like the Chevy Volt, but for a much lower cost.”. Momentum wearing your jersey you’re going to go on a scoring run. It’s a slam dunk.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. Think has established a U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And, if you consider lifetime costs of owning an EV versus owning a traditional internal combustion car, even if the initial purchase price of the EV is much more than your combustion car and you have to replace a battery for $4,000 after 7-10 years, the EV still costs less to operate. nk Related Posts From Green Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

tech industry during the 1990s. They think BYD has a shot at becoming the worlds largest automaker, primarily by selling electric cars, as well as a leader in the fast-growing solar power industry. He is, after all, a man who shunned the booming U.S. "Too many new roads."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Vehicle-to-grid is, I believe, the salvation of the automotive industry in the United States,” declared Marc Spitzer, an agency commissioner who was also on the panel. Battery recharging would typically take two to four hours, he said. Apple coming from the computer industry to deliver iTunes and the iPod,&# he added.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

V2G helps solve the major problem that demand for electricity is high during the day when everything from industrial plants to air conditioning is running full blast and then excess electricity is wasted at night. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. SZ (1) 6753.T

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