Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

GM Global Technology Operations LLC and the Regents of the University of Michigan recently were awarded a US patent (Nº 8,261,860) for a plug-in series hybrid or range-extended electric vehicle powertrain using multiple free piston linear alternator (FPLA) engines. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president. Earlier post.)

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MAY 2, 2017

UPS will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Each FCEV produces electricity which continuously charges its batteries, thereby providing additional power and an extended range of 125 miles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

Eaton’s eMobility business has developed compact power-dense automotive inverters capable of increasing the range of electric vehicles. The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first quarter 2019.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. —Mary Barra.

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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. Velozzi says it has 17 global OEM suppliers engaged in building the Velozzi super car and the SOLO.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Allison Transmission announced that it will offer its medium-duty, fully automatic 9-speed transmission globally, and that it has developed an electric hybrid system with purely electric extended range. Support for additional applications and global regions is planned.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2020

BYD announced the official launch of its Han EV series, the brand’s long-awaited flagship offering for the global mid-to-large luxury sedan market, including three pure electric models and one hybrid model. The Han EV will be sold in China at first.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Starting in fall 2022, Premium models built with the Extended Range battery offer a targeted EPA-estimated range of 290 miles on all-wheel drive models, up 13 miles. Global growth comes as Ford upgrades Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant—which built the 150,000 th vehicle—to support even more customers.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Invented and designed for the next generation of electric vehicles, the Ingear features a simple and durable design that enables a more efficient powertrain, with extended range, at lower cost. It is the first two-speed transmission of its kind to be effectively ready for global market adoption.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. The Velite 5 offers up to 768 kilometers (477 miles) of range in extended-range mode. Its prioritized pure electric driving mode is rated in China as providing 116 kilometers (72 miles) of range.

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JUNE 20, 2020

Developed on GM’s global electric vehicle platform, the VELITE 7 compact SUV will offer an electric range of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a full charge. Buick has been a pioneering global brand in introducing electrified vehicles in China.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Built for global markets in Nissan Barcelona plant, the upgraded model features a new 40 kWh battery, combining the features of the award-winning Nissan NV200 van with the best-selling Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s upgraded e-NV200 is now being shipped to customers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

Eaton’s 4-speed medium-duty electrified vehicle (EV) transmission has fine-pitch helical gears that ensure smooth, low-noise operation and a shifting strategy designed to extend range and battery life. —Julie Marshaus, manager, New Product Introductions, ePowertrain, Eaton’s Vehicle Group.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2020

BYD has begun delivery of Europe’s largest single order for electric buses to Keolis Nederland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of global public transport provider, Keolis. The 13-meter model benefits from BYD’s new upgraded battery technology to provide extended range and city-to-city capability.

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MARCH 23, 2017

Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T GM has leveraged its global resources to create an all-new intelligent nine-speed transmission that was developed and validated globally, including on Chinese roads. 9-speed transmission.

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MAY 5, 2023

Powered by 20kWh of brand-new, densely packed OEM-grade batteries, also pre-mounted on the subframe and all wired in, the electrified Mini offers 80 miles of in-town range. The Euro Type 2 charge port is also pre-mounted and can be accessed via a range of bespoke replacement front grilles.

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JULY 25, 2013

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.).

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JUNE 23, 2022

The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

GM’s Ultium Platform is a combined electric vehicle (EV) battery architecture and propulsion system that can deliver power, range, and scale beyond any previous GM hybrid or extended range EV technology.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

It will be sold in limited quantities in select US and global markets starting in 2013, including California. It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet EN-V concept. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 10, 2021

Both companies have substantial global industry expertise and proven track records in the electric mobility space. Hydrogen-electric powertrains enable transit fleets to operate cleanly, quietly and efficiently at extended ranges over battery electric vehicles, and with the lowest cost of ownership, the partners said.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Even when the car is not plugged in, drivers are able to pre-heat or pre-cool the cabin remotely via the Volvo Cars app while maintaining all-electric driving range. million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars. Volvo Cars is committed to becoming a leader in the fast-growing premium electric car market.

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JULY 21, 2022

During an annual global technology event, ZF presented its advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle and announced that this technology will be launched with industrial scale by a major global automaker within the next year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

As Buick’s first global all-electric vehicle and SAIC-GM’s first electric vehicle for the mass market, the VELITE 6 MAV (which stands for Multi-Activity Vehicle) integrates GM and SAIC’s resources and advanced technology in new energy and connected vehicles. Buick has launched the VELITE 6 MAV electric vehicle in China.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

BYD has secured the largest single order to date for full battery-electric buses in Europe in a deal with Keolis Nederland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of global public transport provider, Keolis. BYD’s 13-meter model is equipped with upgraded battery technology to provide extended range and city-to-city capability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2019

The Norled vessel—which has carrying capacity for up to 299 passengers and 80 cars—is expected to be the first liquid hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in commercial operation globally. Hydrogen will be the last piece in order to get zero-emissions in the ferry sector.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), a global leader in smart manufacturing, unveiled three electric vehicles in has developed in-house: the Model C recreational vehicle; the Model E sedan; and the Model T electric bus. seconds and delivers an extended range of 700 km (435 miles). The Model C, which is 4.64

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MARCH 6, 2012

While some of Nissan Global design bases were involved in this project, the overall design development were mainly led by Nissan Design Europe (NDE), Paddington, London and built by Nissan’s European Technical Centre (NTCE), Cranfield. —Francois Bancon, Division General Manager of Exploratory and Advanced Product.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

and VIA Motors have signed an agreement to include Recargo’s PlugShare charging infrastructure information in VIA’s in-dash electric vehicle application; VIA plans to unveil its iPad in-Dash electric vehicle control system in the 2014 production extended range electric vehicles. Recargo, Inc.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Ford is on track to deliver more than 2 million electric vehicles annually by 2026, equal to about one-third of the company’s global volume, on the way to 50% by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The agreement will keep Opel/Vauxhall a fully integrated part of GM’s global product development organization, allowing all parties to benefit from the exchange of technology and engineering resources. The new ownership structure constitutes a new lean, efficient and independent organization for the Opel and Vauxhall brands.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2020

Its high torque and high efficiency extends range, battery life, and increases performance. By concentrating magnetic flux, Linear Labs magnifies torque and increases efficiency across the full speed range of the machine. The motors can be made using rare-earth or ferrite magnets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

In April 2017, Buick introduced the Velite 5, its first extended-range electric vehicle, in a global debut in Shanghai. The development of the Velite Concept was led by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), GM’s engineering and design JV with SAIC, leveraging GM’s global resources. Earlier post.)

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