Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

The SOLO is an extended range electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Regenerative braking will capture kinetic energy when slowing the vehicles improving its range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Extended range configurations allow for up to 437 kWh battery capacity with anticipated transit ranges of approximately 230 miles on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) focused on polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage devices such as fuel cells and solid-state electric vehicle batteries.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage company ( earlier post ), unveiled a 240-Ah prismatic anode-free cell after a successful 12-month R&D effort. The company believes its anode-free cell is the highest energy density large-format cell ever produced. —Steven Kaye, ONE Chief Technical Officer.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

will unveil a Dodge Caliber-based range extended electric concept vehicle (ReEV) powered by a UQM propulsion system and generator at the 2009 SAE World Congress next week. The range extended electric vehicle with plug-in capability was developed by FEV to demonstrate the company’s full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

is developing a 21 kWh Li-ion battery pack utilizing cells from Korea-based Energy Innovation Group (EIG Ltd.) for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. kWh useable energy. (A kWh capacity matches the USABC short-term goal for a 10-mile equivalent electric range PHEV.) ( Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) recently acquired an extended range electric vehicle to include its batteries in the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety (EssEs) Consortium. Earlier post.) The acquired vehicle is powered by an electric motor with electricity stored in a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2023

TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2012

an energy storage startup co-founded and led by Rob Ferber, a former Science Director at Tesla Motors who worked on the Tesla Roadster battery system, has launched a new cloud-based service for traction battery design for electric vehicle manufacturers. ElectronVault Inc., —Linda Maepa, COO and co-founder of ElectronVault.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. A power assist function is available from the battery pack whenever the system needs additional energy.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The 2012 e6-Eco 5-seat crossover is equipped with a BYD Li-ion battery pack and has an expected range of 300 km (186 miles) in urban roads condition. The BYD S6DM SUV can travel more than 60 km (37 miles) purely on electric power and more than 495 km (308 miles) in extended range with the 2.0L gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2013

Our new Silicon-graphene anode material, when used in combination with our existing xGnP graphene products as conductive additives, provides significantly higher energy storage than conventional battery materials. We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of this new high-capacity anode product. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

This also marks the first time North American customers will have the choice of a dedicated body style for a range of Ford electrified vehicles. Ford says the C-MAX Energi is being engineered to deliver more overall driving range than any other current plug-in hybrid or extended-range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

Meritor supplies high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. Meritor has a strategic investment in TransPower and is the exclusive commercial distributor of these systems.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. The simulations used a “sawtooth” control strategy to optimize the efficiency of the engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

BYD will present its “Three Green Dreams” strategy, which focuses on renewable energy generation (solar power); environmentally friendly energy storage (Li-ion iron phosphate batteries); and energy consumption (plug-in vehicles). This is BYD’s fourth consecutive appearance at NAIAS.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Key changes include: Range: BEVs are overwhelmingly more efficient than ICE vehicles due to regenerative braking and more efficient motors. BEVs’ main weakness is range; most midprice BEVs have a limited range of 200 km to 400 km. Much of the drive to lightweight BEVs comes from a desire to extend range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. Regenerative braking extends the driving range. The Equinox fuel cell is part of Chevrolet’s plan for the electrification of the automobile which continues next year with commercial production of the Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Nissan and Eaton will partner to combine their respective expertise in lithium-ion batteries and power electronics respectively, to bring reliable and cost-competitive second-life energy storage and control technologies to the market. The new Nissan LEAF 30 kWh has an extended range of up to 250 km (155 miles) on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2012

Wireless charging technology has the potential to significantly increase acceptance and convenience of GCEDVs while possibly enabling smaller battery pack size, reduced vehicle weight, extended electric driving range, and economic benefits. The EVs must have a minimum electric range of 80 miles (129 km). —DE-FOA-0000667.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extended range capability.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

The system can operate without a wastegate, using electrical energy storage to prepare for the next acceleration event. This takes advantage of recent developments in electric machine design, power electronics circuitry, and energy storage. CPT Electric Supercharger.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 million in grants and loans. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. They are not used to the number of options.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

General Motors Company was selected for a 48C tax credit of more than $20 million in connection with its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant where the company manufactures Extended Range Electric Vehicles—Chevrolet Volts and the Cadillac ELR electric luxury coupe—along with internal combustion cars. 20 million.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2011

The primary goal of the Advanced Vehicle Testing and Evaluation project is to provide key data for technology modeling, and research and development programs, by benchmarking and validating the performance of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The energy storage density of liquid fuels far exceeds that of batteries and hydrogen. While improvements in batteries are expected, they still have a 100x lower energy density than liquid fuels. “ GM also plans to make the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle flex-fuel-capable about a year or so after it’s introduced.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Energy storage is provided by the lithium-ion battery, which is located in multiple blocks under the luggage compartment floor, under the rear seat and in the center tunnel. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). In auto mode, both systems are throttled back somewhat to extend the range.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. MESA software. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The case for using Power-to-Gas solutions to store renewable energy is compelling for a number of important use cases, according to a new white paper released by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). Power-to-Gas energy storage leverages an already existing storage infrastructure that has a vast amount of capacity—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). More balanced power output with regenerative braking helps keep energy consumption at the lowest level. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74) and 6:00 a.m.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Eliminating individual pack enclosures saves system weight and allows the modules to be packaged close to each other, resulting in much higher energy storage capacity in the available space. The XMOD114E design is optimized for large systems where the integrator installs the modules in a suitable superstructure.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles. The post CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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