ALTe Powertrain Technologies, which has converted dozens of Ford F150 trucks to PHEVs, announced this week that it has successfully installed its system on the Ford Econoline E350 platform. The E350 is very popular with fleet operators, who are likely EV customers because of the high mileage they tend to put on their vehicles –… Read more »
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Ford Fusion family is the product of almost 500 hybrid patents
Ford holds nearly 500 patents for various hybrid-engine related technologies, and it plans on putting them to good use.
VIDEO: Ford starts production of Focus Electric
Ford announced today that it’s cranking up the assembly line for the 2012 Focus Electric at its Michigan Assembly Plant. The new EV is billed as the first five-passenger all-electric car that will offer a fuel efficiency rating of over 100 MPGe. The Focus Electric will go on sale first in New York and California,… Read more »
Yanmar’s vision for electric construction equipment includes self-propelled EV battery-charging vehicle
The future, according to Yanmar, is smart electrification, and that includes getting power to where it is needed. If an off-highway electric vehicle cannot go off-site to be charged because the operator cannot afford any downtime, Yanmar will send a charger to the OHEV. Yanmar, a Japanese engine and heavy machinery manufacturer, has released its… Read more »
NYSERDA awards $2.9 million for shared electric transportation projects in New York
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $2.9 million to 29 community-led projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions in New York, through the state’s $32-million Clean Mobility Program. Each of the awarded project teams will receive $100,000 to conduct feasibility studies on local transportation options including shared… Read more »
Ford distributes 140,000 free NACS EV charging adapters
Tesla announced plans to open up its Supercharger network to drivers of other brands’ EVs some years ago, but making this a reality remains a work in progress. EVs equipped with a CCS connector need an adapter to work with Tesla’s NACS (also known as SAE J3400) connector, and the Supercharger network’s software must be… Read more »
Designing dust collection systems for optimal battery production (Webinar)
This presentation will explore critical dust and fume control strategies in Li-ion battery manufacturing. We’ll delve into key design considerations, including centralized systems for processes like mixing and coating, and decentralized solutions like small, process-specific collectors for cell manufacturing. We’ll discuss the advantages of a hybrid approach, ensuring flexibility for future advancements in battery technology…. Read more »
Schneider Electric begins to sell Charge Pro charging solution in Europe
Schneider Electric, an energy management company, has announced the debut of the Schneider Charge Pro charging station in Europe. France will be the first European market in which the charging solution will be sold. The Charge Pro is an “energy-efficient electric vehicle charging solution designed to accelerate EV adoption among owners of commercial fleets and… Read more »
Download eBook: How can managed EV charging protect the distribution grid?
Sponsored by EnergyHub. Adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, posing challenges to aging distribution infrastructure. Fortunately, managed charging offers a compelling solution. In this eBook, EnergyHub explores how growing residential EV load affects utility power distribution networks, and how utilities can use managed charging programs to both delight customers and defer or defray the… Read more »
Centennial College adds mandatory EV and hybrid coursework to its 2-year auto tech program
Centennial College’s School of Transportation, which claims to be Canada’s largest on-site transportation training facility, will require students entering the Automotive-Motive Power Technician program to complete EV and hybrid vehicle training, as of the fall 2024 semester. The Motive Power Technician two-year degree program covers a variety of topics necessary for students seeking a career… Read more »