EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids globally leapt by 69 per cent to an incredible 1.1 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS … GM is now investing in PHEVs too. While the sales dropped 32 per cent from December 23 to January in Europe and 26 per cent in China, in North America the tailing off of sales was just 14 per cent.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The Electric Power Research Institute, 8 automakers and 15 utilities are working to develop and to demonstrate an open platform that would integrate plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) with smart grid technologies enabling utilities to support PEV charging regardless of location. Automakers and V2G. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

JULY 21, 2017

It's not just limited to North America, either: the trend is global, which is why several makers have jacked up perfectly standard front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and turned them into "crossover" utility vehicles. Now GM may be.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best. GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. GM said the hire will help it accelerate toward its vision of an all-electric future.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Pike Research has published an update to its earlier forecasts on xEVs: hybrid (HEVs); plug-in hybrid (PHEVs); and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). As a result of new assumptions, Pike Research has slightly reduced its forecasts for plug-in vehicles (PEVs: PHEVs and BEVs combined) from past forecasts.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2018

The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be optimized for operation in combination with electric motors and will be used in the drive train of hybrid systems. The new generation of engines is designated for use in all Groupe PSA brands in China, Europe and North America, meeting the future emission standards of these markets.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

This will give Rivian owners access to more than 15,000 Superchargers across North America, the company said on X (formerly Twitter). Supercharger access is coming to Rivian – that’s 15,000 more fast chargers for Rivian owners across North America. Start planning your road trips! In May 2023.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2018

For 15 years now, Buick has been a far more important brand in China than it is in North America: four out of five Buicks sold globally are purchased by Chinese buyers. The brand has a wider range and variety of vehicles in that country, along with numerous models U.S. buyers never lay eyes on.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Japanese automaker plans to strengthen its position in North America with the investment, including a $1.3 The battery facility will initially produce batteries for hybrids. On the same day Toyota announced its North American investment, Stellantis made one of its own. Toyota’s US Battery Plant.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2018

Under the deal, Maxwell will provide multi-cell ultracapacitor subsystems with power electronics that will be applied in Geely and Volvo mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The vehicles will initially be available in North America and Europe. Kassir said. —Thibault Kassir.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. GM also gave a tour of the pre-production area where we could see production-intent Chevy Volts being assembled.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The NHTSA investigation and GM’s initiatives follow six months of joint research and testing designed to induce electric vehicle battery failure after severe crash situations. GM subsequently developed a process to de-power the Volt battery after a severe crash, which it has been using since July, Barra said. Earlier post.)

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 2, 2007

Reuters reports on an interview with Toyota North American President Jim Press that Toyota Motor Corp. is working on developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle and is open to joining with other automakers in battery development. Press's interview has me seeing lots more Tundras and nary a plug-in. Prove me wrong, Jim.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2010

SAE International has released the J1772 “SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler” standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles and electrical charging systems. Earlier post.). It will be a consistent, reliable interface. —Gery Kissel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3 The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3 GM turbodiesel engine and 75 kW UQM generator in a series plug-in configuration. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 7, 2024

But with first deliveries not expected until mid-year, it’s nearly a year late—so GM has sweetened the deal for reservation-holders who’ve stuck it out with a complementary bidirectional-compatible charger. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. And instead it’s planning more hybrids.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. Not an H or D in sight. I’ve always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles. Fine with me. Five Ways To Market EVs. I’m looking primarily at the U.S. A new old brand.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Europe and North America also have their own fast charging standard, Combined Charger System (CCS). This is supported by the majority of OEMs, such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen. The global EV Charger (EVC) market is forecast to grow from more than 1 million units in 2014 to more than 12.7

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

GM this week announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. 2024 BMW i5 BMW added two more 5-Series plug-in variants for the 2025 model year. 2024 BMW i5 BMW added two more 5-Series plug-in variants for the 2025 model year. In the U.S.,

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update. trillion in 2026.”

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). Those vehicles are hungry for electrons, driving growth in charging stations and the infrastructure to support them. EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. —Jesse Schneider, Chair SAE J2954.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. For Honda on the vehicle side, that strategy encompasses ongoing development of more efficient hybrids, as well as battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 13, 2023

Tesla uses LG Energy Solution and CATL in Europe and Panasonic products in North America. Credit: BYD) Tesla will not continue to use BYD's batteries after its contract with the latter expires, according to a report in a South Korean media outlet yesterday. BYD denied it today. That seems to be the reason for it, he said.

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Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 22, 2006

D ear Partners: As you probably read in the press, GM announced in late November that they will manufacture a plug-in hybrid vehicle. A day earlier, Toyota North America president Jim Press said that “ The next frontier will be the plug-in hybrid.” It’s something that is going to happen.”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in ecosystem must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market," GM said on its company FastLane blog. "In Its enough of a pain when I accidentally leave my cell phone charger on my desk.

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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. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX. V-6 in the SRX.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids. Among the dignitaries who will be on hand today for Brights announcement are executives from Frito-Lay North America. The 100 m.p.g.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Here is the comprehensive list of every new EV due in the next few years. READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon!

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

The idea in theory is quite simple, per the IRS – “You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV). Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

After proving a initial look at the design and capability of the different components ( earlier post ) late last year, GM is now providing deeper technical insight into the second-generation platform. In designing the second-generation system, GM engineers built on the knowledge and data gained from the first-generation Volt.

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