Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2011

OBC invented NiMH rechargeable battery technology that is used globally in hybrid-electric vehicles, and in many consumer and commercial rechargeable batteries. OBC is also developing a new technology, the Proton-ion battery, with higher energy density and lower cost than today’s battery technologies.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The report, Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Practical Plan for Progress , examines public policies toward PEVs, taking into account the promise and limitations of PEVs, recent improvements in battery technology, market dynamics, and the proliferation of policies around the world that promote the use of PEVs. Market Drivers.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. The C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi use the company’s next-generation powersplit hybrid technology in combination with a lighter, smaller lithium-ion battery system.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Industry Development Plan (2011-2020), announced in June 2010, is targeting a domestic production capability of 1 million NEVs (with PEVs accounting for 50%) during the period of 2011 to 2015 and 5 million NEV unit sales by 2020. Other local barriers to growth include: EV and battery technology remains unproven.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The CR-Z hybrid powertrain is a variation of Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) technology, which made its debut on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter, The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter,

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Positioned under the Renegade, which is no longer sold in Australia, the Avenger was slated for sale in South Korea and Japan as well as Europe. Under its ‘Dare Forward’ plan Jeep intends that 50 percent of sales in the US and 100 percent of sales in Europe will be battery-electric vehicles (BEV) by 2030.

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EV Central

AUGUST 12, 2023

As we detail here , there are four MG4 models for sale. Technology upgrades include six-speaker audio (up from four), satellite-navigation, iSmart web-based services including weather forecasts and a wireless charging pad from which your phone can go flying when accelerating. Technology shared with the Excite includes a 10.25-inch

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. The prototype hybrid electric supercar with microturbine technology, based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body, will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This five-passenger SUV offers some interesting technology and a starting price that will make the competitors take notice. Technology and Charging. It will have the ability to directly recharge other electric vehicles, send power back into the grid, and act as a backup power source for a home. A solar boost from the roof.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. There isn’t an electric car for sale in New Zealand today that has scored less than a total five-star ANCAP rating. Much like with collisions, if a fault is detected, the flow of electricity to the battery is instantly stopped.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

The software upgrade is based upon patented technology developed by Chicago-based Ewert Energy Systems , which has granted PICC exclusive rights for its use in Prius conversion kits. A software upgrade, retailing for $2,000 to $2,500, will be made available for sale later this month to new and existing conversion kit customers.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If It will be difficult, though, because there are so many barriers to making this happen."

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers. Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Recharge Rate. Cycle Life.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The operational technology has been perfected and the battery technology is maturing. The vehicle will be recharged at night, plugged into a standard home outlet. Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

for sale to regular folks. Jim Frierson, who directs the Advanced Transportation Technology Institute in Chattanooga, said Nissan’s plans are “music to our ears.”. In terms of recharging infrastructure, plans are to start in the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin area. Nissan is a first tier OEM building a pure EV in the U.S. -

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Simply put, cyber-physical systems unify the physical world with the world of information technology.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While it is a modern piece of cutting-edge technology, the M1 takes design cues from traditional bikes known as cafe racers. Italjet brings modern technology to classic designs, and has one of the coolest electric bikes around, with a look that’ll get motorcycle enthusiasts all revved up. Monday Motorbikes Presidio. Charge XC 3.0

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). In most cases, these brands do not include renewable fuels.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. Retail versions will use a system similar to that of the Volt, with a small gasoline engine used strictly to run a generator to recharge the onboard battery pack.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Ford of Europe is specially developing the prototype Focus BEVs to participate in the scheme and test the technology’s suitability for potential future application in Ford’s European passenger car range. Smith will also offer the Transit Connect van for sale in Europe as the Smith Ampere from 2010.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A joint venture between Fisker Coachbuild and Quantum Technologies, Fisker Automotive was founded in 2005 with headquarters in Irvine, California, and has made the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sports car its centrepiece. The company hopes to begin selling the Fisker Karma in mid 2010 in Europe.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. car industry hinges on cutting-edge battery technology.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. I would prefer to recharge at home, and could do so. Must you say "incredibly idiotic" and "mind numbingly dumb"?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. "Its a completely different business model."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Electric vehicles are "definitely affordable and environmentally friendly technology, and we think theres a huge potential market in China for them," Li Shufu, Geelys chairman, said in an interview Monday. Chinas technologies for electric vehicles, especially batteries, are still lagging behind in some important ways.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars. — Larry 4. — Jeff U 6.

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