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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EPRI Grid Plug-in Electric Vehicles 334

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America have launched a collaborative research effort on integrating plug-in electric vehicles into the power grid.

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Power Grid Grid Plug-in Toyota 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. rise in global manufacturing of all motor vehicles expected in 2014.

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Plug-in Global Plug Production 314

Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

But I was still stoked to exhibit the car at every LA area EV Expo, Earth Day Event and Plug-In spectacular. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009. That’s me on January 16, 2017, with my brand new Chevy Bolt EV Premier edition in my garage at home. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley.

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EV Central

AUGUST 18, 2023

Which does make me wonder, is the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid the most misguided, pointless and unlikely to sell vehicle ever fitted with an electric motor? litre twin-turbocharged one, making 305kW and 500Nm, attached to an electric motor, good for 100kW and 400Nm. litres per 100km, but realistically a lot more.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 1, 2022

For example, in Europe, 13% of new car sales were electric (21% plug-ins) last […]. As the world moves to electrify the transport sector, a lot of progress has been made in the passenger vehicle segment. In fact, the transition to electric mobility is happening a lot faster than a lot of people thought it would.

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Solar Diesel Fleet Motoring 101

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The Envision concept plug-in hybrid. GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. A high-performance lithium battery and a solar energy roof with optical equipment serve as an alternative energy source independent from the engine.

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Buick Plug-in GM Concept 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in a livestream event from Japan, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. liter Plug-in Hybrid System. Plug-in Hybrid System (2.0-liter The Prius was first launched in 1997. liter Prototype).

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 273

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The plug-in hybrid electric test vehicle for Japan. Honda Motor Co., announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts.

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Plug-in Honda Japan Plug 236

Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo boosts the electric range of its plug-in hybrids. And Sono Motors says its solar car is on pace. The whole suite of Volvo plug-in hybrids are due to get a range boost—now up to 41 electric miles—with a larger 18.8-kwh GM provides backstory on its warp-speed Hummer EV project. kwh battery.

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Hummer Volvo Range PHEV 182

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Cars has begun production of the first Mercedes-Benz compact vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive ( earlier post ) at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in southern Germany. The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

BMW is also using the show to present the latest version of what it sees as the logical next step towards reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the sports activity vehicle SAV segment: the plug-in hybrid BMW Concept X5 eDrive. Earlier post.). The X3 xDrive28d will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just under eight seconds.

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My Energi

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2022, domestic solar installations tripled the rates recorded in 2021. ” “At myenergi, we believe that any EV driver who either has solar panels – or has the opportunity to install them in the future – should invest in a solar-compatible charger.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

At the official opening, Gorden Wagener, Head of Design Daimler AG, presented the Mercedes-Benz G-Code plug-in hybrid crossover show car. In addition to regeneration and plug-in battery technology, the “multi-voltaic silver” paint finish acts like a giant solar cell with excellent efficiency. Mercedes-Benz G-Code.

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Plug-in All-Electric Hydrogen Plug 239

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

He went on to say that the new Volkswagen Tiguan GTE embodies “ our determination to systematically take the plug-in hybrid to further classes and segments. ”. Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “

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Concept Audi Plug-in Porsche 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

Ford Motor Company is teaming with DTE Energy to build Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. The project, funded by DTE Energy, will provide employees with 360 covered parking spaces and 30 charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles such as the company’s Ford Fusion Energi and C-MAX Hybrid Energi.

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Solar Ford Building Energy 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Also part of the line-up at the BMW stand will be the new BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the BMW M550i xDrive, and the BMW 6 Series model range. The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO 2 emissions of the BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km (NEDC). Globally, there are six, with two additional models in China).

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Baua Electric

JUNE 21, 2024

The facility will also produce batteries, electric motors, and inverters for Ferrari’s EV. Over 3,000 solar panels on the roof produce 1.3 Over 3,000 solar panels on the roof produce 1.3 The post Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building preps for its first EV sports car appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ferrari Building Solar Power 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Baua Electric

JUNE 21, 2024

The facility will also produce batteries, electric motors, and inverters for Ferrari’s EV. Over 3,000 solar panels on the roof produce 1.3 Over 3,000 solar panels on the roof produce 1.3 The post Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ferrari Building Solar Power 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2019

Japan’s NEDO, Sharp Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation plan to begin public road trials of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries from late July 2019. times higher in comparison with the commercial model Prius PHV (equipped with a solar charging system). Background.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We look at the shortlist of safest electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The Sono Sion solar car is no more. Sono Motors announced that the Sono Sion solar car project has been terminated. The company will instead focus on solar. And will worries over gasoline-car resale value drive subscription models?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

It hasn't penetrated quite as much in the motorhome world, but now a German company has shown its interpretation of what the future of plug-in motor homes could be. The notion electric cars will become a standard transportation option is slowly being accepted across multiple industries.

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Concept Solar Plug-in Electric 163

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has developed a system that links homes, plug-in vehicles (hybrids and full EVs), electric power companies and users, and enables integrated control of energy consumption. Tags: Japan Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid. The Toyota Smart Center is one of the company’s smart-grid initiatives.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

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Solar Ford China Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Within the framework of the fleet study, Volkswagen is implementing a total of 20 of the latest generation Golf Variant twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid electric cars as research vehicles. In parallel, more and more electricity is being generated from solar and water power. Volkswagen study Golf Variant twïnDRIVE. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Quantum recently signed a Supply Agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply key components and control systems for the Q-Drive powertrain system that is being incorporated into the Fisker Karma plug-in series hybrid. The solar roof module was designed by Quantum and Quantum’s partner Asola. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Fisker Karma Plug-in Supplies 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. Thor, which has 60% of the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

signed an agreement to supply its HVH250 motors to Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. Quantum will use the motors in its Ford F-150 PHEV program to convert the gasoline powered light-duty pickup trucks to plug-in hybrid operation. Remy International, Inc.

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F-150 PHEV Supplies Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and China-based BYD Motors Inc. launched a testing program using BYD’s F3DM (Dual Mode) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Earlier post.) The agreement was signed and BYD vehicles were put into service at HACLA Offices in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles BYD Plug-in Electric Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries’ solar charging station. Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids. kW solar panel in an 8.4 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Solar Toyota Industry Industrial 316

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. The purely electric powertrain in all plug-in hybrid Cayenne models, including the even sportier coupé version, comprises an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. kWh rather than 14.1

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Cayenne Porsche All-Electric Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque. liter gasoline engine, electric motor and reduction gear) coupled with a high capacity, new 4.4

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