Johnson Controls presents advanced battery technology for electric driving
Johnson Controls, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is presenting its re3 concept car at the 2009 IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show) in Frankfurt and demonstrating how electric driving saves fuel, without compromising space. The novel packaging of the lithium-ion battery system of one of the world market leaders of starter batteries allows...
Read MoreUnderwriters Laboratories working on standards for electric car batteries
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today its intent to release a new set of requirements for large batteries in electric vehicles, UL Subject 2580. With interest in electric vehicles on the rise, these new requirements will help mitigate the potential risk of fire and electrical hazards and enhance the overall safety of batteries for...
Read MoreVoltec / E-REV explained
What is “Voltec”? “Voltec” is the brand name for GM’s revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology that uses electricity as its primary power source and gasoline as its secondary power source to generate electricity. The main components of the Voltec electric propulsion system include a T-shaped battery pack, an 111 kW electric drive unit, and an...
Read MoreToyota, University of Tohoku improve lithium-ion batteries ten-fold
Toyota and the University of Tohoku have announced the development of a new technology that is able to boost the capacity of lithium-ion batteries. What’s this new improvement all about? Current lithium-ion batteries are usually made from a polycrystalline form of lithium cobalt oxide that are connected with grains of graphite. The newly-developed batteries use a less graphite, just a...
Read MoreNissan and Showa Shell Start studies on joint development of a quick charging system n
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K. K. today announced they will start studies on joint development of a quick charging system for electric vehicles (EV) using Showa Shell’s next-generation CIS solar panels and Nissan’s advanced lithium ion batteries for automotive use. This joint development will take place as part of a commissioned project for EV diffusion launched by...
Read MoreFord announces car-to-grid communications system for EVs
Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid. This new technology – which builds on Ford’s advancements such as SYNC®, SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions™ – allows the vehicle...
Read MoreGM shows off 120V and 240V chargers for 2011 Chevy Volt
As part of the massive media campaign rolled out today by General Motors in preparation for the new 230-mpg Chevy Volt and some B20 biodiesel trucks, GM showed the the two chargers that will come with the Volt when it becomes available in November 2010. With each Volt purchase you’ll get one of these two chargers – either a portable 120V charging unit that can plug into any outlet in the...
Read MoreMercedes Announces SLS AMG Gullwing electric drive
New swing-wing model with purely electric high-tech drive system Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative drive solutions for...
Read More