Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Just as the original 1969 COPO Camaro models relied on creative engineering to make them successful in Stock Eliminator drag racing, the eCOPO breaks new ground with its unique motor and GM’s first 800-volt battery pack. —Russ O’Blenes. As GM advances its electrification leadership, a big step might just come from the drag strip.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The new Chevy Volt has a decidedly more sculpted look than its predecessor. Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. The 2016 Volt will use an 18.4 Click to enlarge. —Andrew Farah.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Prices for battery electric vehicles, even by 2035 with the assumption of technology breakthroughs, are above those for conventional gasoline counterparts. Recharging times. Recharging times differ dramatically depending on the voltage of the outlet. Efficiency gains by conventional gasoline vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2011

As Chevrolet very often point outs in marketing its 2011 Volt extended-range electric car, more than 70 percent of U.S. That means that if you recharge a Volt every night, and cover less than that distance daily, your car might never, ever need to switch on its range-extending gasoline engine to generate.

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Volt Engine MPG Extended Range 102

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Two different powertrains will be offered: a battery-electric version with up to 350 miles of range, and the Harvester model with a range-extending gasoline engine that delivers a combined range of more than 500 miles. Three 240-volt outlets were mentioned as well, something that startled and impressed Scout owners in attendance.

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SUV Motoring Motor Motors 112

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2017

It's one of the Holy Grails for battery researchers and electric-car advocates alike: a battery that could recharge in the same amount of time as it takes to stop for gasoline. Some of that can be provided by charging at higher rates, as Porsche's proposed 800-volt system for 15-minute fast charging would.

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Charging Batteries Battery Porsche 114

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. Audi offers the MHEV drives in two variants. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator (MHSG). Kia’s mild-hybrid technology features a compact 0.46

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

And hybrid electric vehicles do not need to be recharged; the batteries are automatically charged as the vehicle is driven through processes such as braking. Gasoline engine allows for road trips. Not enough electric driving range to fully avoid gasoline. Per-mile electricity costs less than gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs are produced in Ulsan, Korea and will arrive in the spring. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics, with an estimated range of 258 miles based on internal testing. Gasoline powertrains. 2022 Kona Electric.

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SUV Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Electrical 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

hours on a 240-volt, level-two charger. Ford expects most agencies won’t need anything more than a regular 120-volt wall outlet to recharge. Once the battery runs down, the vehicle is powered by its gasoline-electric hybrid powerplant with a range surpassing 500 miles. The vehicle’s 3.3 kWh battery in 2.5

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

The new plug-in hybrid P300e models join the existing 48-volt mild-hybrid SUV models. liter three-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 109PS (80kW) electric motor integrated into the rear axle and powered by a 15 kWh lithium-ion battery located below the rear seats. The new PHEV models combine a 200PS (147kW) 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 BMW i3.

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2015 EPA Miles Range 239

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Positioned between the two-wheel and four-wheel segments, it is equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain, two electric in-wheel motors and a gasoline internal combustion engine. mph), after which it switches to its gasoline motor. It runs in zero emission mode up to 70 km/h (43.5

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Design Gasoline-Electric MPH Gasoline 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating.

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

The 48 volt system establishes a third on-board power network. It fills the gap between the 12 volt network already established for decades and the high-voltage network required by electric vehicles. It is however not being replaced, but rather supplemented by the 48 volt network.

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Mercedes Volt Gasoline-Electric Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

The vehicle comes standard with 240 volt mobile electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) which can also be used in a common 120-volt outlet; 240-volt charging quickly replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours.

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EV Life

JANUARY 1, 2020

Level 1: 110-Volt AC Wall Plug. From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Depending on battery size, it could take 8-12 hours to recharge an electric car from empty to full. Level 2: 240-Volt AC Charger. Types of Chargers. Future Chargers Will Be Faster.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Volvo ReCharge Concept makes its debut in a specially designed Volvo C30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

The vehicle, which goes on sale later this year, has a range of up to 80 miles (129 km) on a single charge and will be rechargeable using either 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlets. It has a top speed of 75 miles per hour (121 km/h).

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Ford 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If That would make the Volt its best selling high mileage car behind the Chevrolet Aveo. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp.

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Volt Prius Alternative Fuels Oakland 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The drivetrain of the new plug-in hybrid Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro comprises a turbocharged 2-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an output of 185 kW (252 PS) and 370 N·m (272.9 kWh of energy at a rated voltage of 381 volts beneath the luggage compartment floor. Convenient recharging is also possible on the road.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

kw onboard charger can fully recharge the pack from a 240-volt source in 9.5 It sits between the EQB—and all-electric derivative of the gasoline GLB-Class—and the 3-row EQS SUV. A maximum power rate of 170 kw allows for a 10%-80% charge in 32 minutes, while a 9.6-kw

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 30, 2023

That time isn’t much longer than a gasoline fill-up, especially for motorcyclists who don’t mind some stretching and recovery after hours in the saddle. That’s closer to a 50 percent recharge than the company’s 60 percent (from 20-to-80 percent) claim. But 300 amps at 800 volts, and now you’re at 240 kilowatts.

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Motorcycles Charging Volt Juice 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 kW, 32A on-board charger and a 240-volt circuit. Ford Focus Electric. Nissan Leaf.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 8, 2007

Here is part of the story from the Flint Journal Detroit shocker: GM unveils plug-in hybrid - and plans to build it The Flint Journal Sunday, January 07, 2007 By Todd Seibttseibt DETROIT - General Motors unveils a shocking concept car today: the Chevrolet VOLT. The Chevy Volt. In our judgment, there is no single fuel for drive systems.

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Volt GM Detroit Chevrolet 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

According to the Maritz Automotive Research Group, which conducted the research based on a telephone survey of 1,207 licensed American drivers 18 years of age or older, top of mind consumer awareness about the electric-only vehicle category outpaces gasoline-electric hybrids. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves.

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Hybrid India Suzuki Gasoline-Electric 98

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? was already becoming apparent even before the surge in demand for electric vehicles became visible, despite the rapid rise in gasoline prices caused by the Russo-Ukrainian war. Future plans for SparkCharge.

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Charging Re-Charge Battery Batteries 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48-volt systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Two different powertrains will be offered: a battery-electric version with up to 350 miles of range, and the Harvester model with a range-extending gasoline engine that delivers a combined range of more than 500 miles. Three 240-volt outlets were mentioned as well, something that startled and impressed Scout owners in attendance.

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