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MAY 30, 2012

Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. PVI manufactures electric powertrains assembled in various vehicles such as the OREOS all-electric 22 and 42 places buses, a 26-ton all-electric municipal refuse collection truck, as well as an all-electric version of a 3.5-ton

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MAY 29, 2012

Fisker has also become the first manufacturer to launch vehicles under the Federal Government’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h). 2012 Fisker Karma. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, the project comprises three potential technology combinations: one a series-hybrid range extender configuration; and two parallel-hybrid range extender configurations. Power from the combustion engine drives the front wheels via the gearbox and recharges the battery pack whenever needed.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Performance hybrid with innovative AMG concept. 13,500 rpm.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Its performance fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Municipal and District governments to make the demonstration zone a truly international one. The Volvo C30 Electric is manufactured in the Volvo Cars Ghent plant in Belgium and finalized in the Torslanda plant in Sweden.

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

The first batteries could power vehicles to “neck-breaking” speeds of up to 14 mph. There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. These components are much less dense than Li-ion, have a shorter lifespan, and must be recharged more often. Still, this technology never stops improving.

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MAY 18, 2014

Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. The original Bultaco, based in Spain, manufactured a line of two-stroke racing motorcycles from its founding in 1958 to its dissolution in 1983.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

BMW of North America and Coulomb Technologies announced that drivers of the BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be able to take advantage of the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area. The charging stations will be located in the Boston metropolitan area, primarily within the Route 495 Beltway.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz and energy suppliers Vattenfall (Berlin) and EnBW (Stuttgart) have begun the implementation of new technologies in vehicles and their charging systems at both locations. The batteries of Vito E-CELL vans are recharged at these locations outside of operating hours. Charging technology. 11 seconds.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Fortunately, manufacturers are getting their act together and increasing the number of compatible stations available, particularly in Europe and North America. Charging speed can vary substantially depending on the charging technology you use. The best vehicles can accommodate fast-charging technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

The PbC batteries accept fast recharge so they are capable of taking full advantage of the regenerative braking functionality of our system. PbC batteries use lead-acid technology enhanced by the complete replacement of the typical lead in the negative anode with Axion Power’s proprietary activated carbon material.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2009

2 is developed and manufactured by EuAuto Technologies in Hong Kong—Hong Kong’s first car manufacturer. Maximum range is 70 miles (112 km), with a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). Recharging takes 8-10 hours. The two-seater MyCar CV.2 kWh, 48V lead AGM battery pack powers a 3.73 kW, 48V DC electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 pairs an exceptionally lightweight, aerodynamically optimized body with BMW eDrive technology; a compact, turbocharged 1.5-liter It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Click to enlarge. Plug-in hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The Electric RUF 911 of Alois Ruf ( earlier post ), a manufacturer of high-performance cars based in Pfaffenhausen, contains a preliminary version of the electric drive concept.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

BRABUS, the largest independent automobile tuner in the world and manufacturer of exclusive high-performance automobiles, unveiled the new high-performance vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show. This gives the sedan a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.4 Boston-Power, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

The EV-neo operates using a Honda in-house manufactured brushless 2.8 A quick charger, designed exclusively for the EV-neo and using a 200-volt power source, provides full charging from empty in about 30 minutes under 25°C conditions, making it possible to recharge the vehicle quickly during spare moments in the working day.

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MARCH 16, 2015

With a total system output of 230 kW/313 hp generated by a four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, a synchronous electric motor integrated in the 8-speed Steptronic transmission, and a 9.0 kWh battery pack can recharge from a domestic power socket, or the BMW i Wallbox Pure (3.5 kWh over the same distance.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place. Recharging time varies with the current. In Power mode, the technology is optimized to create maximum possible power.

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MARCH 23, 2016

Toyota expects the Prius Prime’s manufacturer-estimated 120 or above MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) to be the highest MPGe rating of any current plug-in hybrid. kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). The vehicle also offers Toyota’s advanced safety technology, Toyota Safety Sense P.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology. mph) at full payload, with the added benefit of 100% starting torque.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Tesla has applied for a $350 million loan from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program, which would be used to build the Model S assembly plant in California. The Model S can be recharged from any 120V, 208V or 240V outlet or quick-charged from an external direct current supply in 45 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities. They recharge fully in 6 hours via a household electrical socket or in 30 minutes with a rapid charging terminal. Full Hybrid. HYbrid4 Plug-in.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 6 kWh system uses commercial high energy 18650 cells and leverages Quallion’s scaleable Matrix battery technology that simultaneously links mass numbers of small cells in parallel and series. The Lithium-ion battery pack, developed and manufactured by Quallion implementing its Matrix and HAM technologies.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (52.3 mpg US) or less.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK announced that it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), THINK and EnerDel have for several months been using TEPCO fast charging daily to quickly recharge development vehicles. This work has confirmed the suitability of the fast-charge technology and readiness for commercialization.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. GM will manufacture the Ampera’s battery pack will be manufactured by GM at the first lithium-ion production facility to be operated by a major automaker in the United States. Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). Less powerful variants of these all-wheel drive vehicles will follow this year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

Equipped with a 120 kW induction motor and a Li-ion battery pack, it has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs. Full battery recharge requires 6-8 hours. SEV US will begin production using chassis from multiple vehicle manufacturers. The aerial has a maximum height of 37.8

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programed to recharge batteries. The first of Nissan’s EVs will be manufactured at Oppama, Japan, with additional capacity planned for Smyrna, Tennessee, USA. Connectors for quick and regular charge are at the front of the hood. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 This combination resulted in strong recharging and a fun way to drive with limited touching of the brake pedal. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

First Auto Works is one of China’s largest vehicle producers, manufacturing in excess of 1,000,000 vehicles annually. The Jiefang 12-meter hybrid bus can carry 103 passengers and travel at a maximum speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). As the vehicle slows, during braking, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the batteries.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The toolkits standardize many vehicle component parameters across brands and vehicle classes, while at the same time offering access to new technologies, such as alternative drive systems. In EV mode, maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). This mode also provides for moderate recharging. The MQB spans the A0 to C segments.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Mild hybrid engine technology has been, and is being used by several manufacturers. There is no plug on the F-Pace to recharge the mild hybrid system. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Hitting the Road.

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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. The batteries (which carry an expected 10-year lifetime) are manufactured by Gold Peak Industries North America , a subsidiary of GP Batteries International.

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