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Half the country (mostly Democrats) thinks global warming is a serious threat but only 2% of consumers buy electric vehicles.
Pass the popcorn?
Hyundai Motor Group reveals E-GMP; first dedicated BEV platform, for next-generation BEV line-up
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform. Revealed online during an ‘E-GMP Digital Discovery’ event, the platform will serve as the core technology for Hyundai Motor Group’s next-generation BEV line-up....
that's expensive. I pay 0.035/kwh off peak at home to charge my PHEV.
Volkswagen’s new European charging service has 150K+ public charging points
Volkswagen is rolling out its own charging service to coincide with the market launch of the ID. family. With We Charge, customers will be able to charge their electric vehicles at more than 150,000 public charging points all over Europe. The We Charge charging card gives them easy access to ...
1000 free miles.
Ford Mustang Mach-E customers to receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging at Electrify America stations
Ford Mustang Mach-E owners in the US will receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America fast-charging stations. For Mustang Mach-E owners with the extended-range battery, the 250 kWh of fast-charging energy is equal to more than three fill-ups. For...
rav4 prime does have a heat pump.
Hyundai and Kia continuing to develop heat pump technology for EVs
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation provided new details on their enhanced heat pump system, deployed in Hyundai and Kia’s global electric vehicle (EV) line-up to maximize their all-electric driving range in low temperatures. The technology was first introduced in 2014 on the first...
costs $1B returns $3M/yr?
Taxpayer ROI 3/1000 / yr = 0.3% / yr ?
Am I missing something?
Dept of Interior approves plan for largest solar project in US; 690 MW Gemini Solar with 380 MW battery system
The Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have approved a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project in United States history. US Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for Solar Partners XI, LLC...
I have a Niro PHEV and like it very much. About 50% of my miles are now EV. Cross country fill-ups take 5min (vs 50min) and $10,000 cheaper.
Any bets as to when BEVs reach 50% market share? Now <2%? Wake me up when it reaches 10%.
ARPA-E awards $2M to Achates Power for opposed-piston engine for hybrids; U Mich, Nissan partners
Achates Power was awarded $2 million in funding from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for the development of a Highly-efficient Opposed-Piston Engine (HOPE) for Hybrid Vehicles. (Earlier post.) Achates Power has partnered with the University of Mic...
"If you're going to go PHEV, today's batteries are more than adequate (they were adequate 5 years ago). Getting 2/3 of energy from the grid and 1/3 from a liquid fuel supply should be good enough."
I agree with this. Most richer people who buy EVs (to virtue signal) also have a gas SUV. The PHEV configuration combines both functions in one car, at a much lower price point.
I just purchased Kia Niro PHEV. My driving is bi-modal, local miles electric and long trips gas.
Volkswagen launches “Electric for All” campaign, demos rolling chassis of MEB
Volkswagen is launching its “Electric for All” campaign—a strategic effort to put attractive electric vehicles at affordable prices on the road, paving the way for the breakthrough of electric vehicles. Volkswagen’s electric offensive is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), a techn...
This car is on my short list (the other being the Hyundai Kona). I was hoping the Niro PHEV would have the e4WD option developed by Hyundai Wia as rumored.
Now I have to decide between highest mpg (Niro) and 4WD capability (Kona. I live in snow country).
Kia introduces 2018 Niro PHEV crossover to US at Los Angeles Show
Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) (earlier post) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As Kia’s third plug-in model after the Soul EV and the Optima PHEV, and anticipated in retailer showrooms by the end of this year, the Niro PHEV offers an estimated 26 miles (42 km) o...
Tesla used 7 cents/kwh in their ev ($1.26/mi) vs diesel ($1.51/mi) operating costs comparison.
Where do they expect truck drivers to be able to purchase electricity on demand for 7 cents/kwh? Certainly not in California!
I suspect the ev operating cost advantage disappears if they assume California rates (15-30 cents/kwh).
Musk unveils Tesla Semi; 500-mile range at highway speed with 80,000 lbs GVW; next-gen Roadster appears
Emphasizing “BAMF” performance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Semi in an evening event. The sleek electric truck, with a 0.36 coefficient of drag (supported by intelligent flaps that support a range of trailers), will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, charge up a 5% grade at 65 m...
Looks very promising. I'm holding off buying a new car to see if I can get this engine. Hopefully in a year or two.
"The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit."
That's just two months from today! Probably a pickup?
1) "To respond to a growing list of customers, Achates Power has more than 100 employees in two locations: San Diego and metro-Detroit. In addition to continued research and development, the company has engine development programs underway, including:
The development of an engine for a light-duty truck demonstration vehicle, which will surpass the United States 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets. The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.
The Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) project, a $47-million contract led by Cummins Corporate Research and Technology, which is a key component of the Army’s 30-year strategy to modernize tactical and combat vehicles, with potential for future production configurations being used in the Bradley Family of Vehicles (BFoV) and the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV).
A $9-million award from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an Opposed-Piston, gasoline compression ignition engine, in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Delphi Automotive.
Development and commercialization of Trident OP engines with Fairbanks Morse for use in large-scale stationary power applications."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/10/20171027-achates.html
2) According to this presentation, in 2016 Achates had the following programs underway: 5 truck, 3 car, US Army, Fairbanks Morse.
Also a DOE funded OPGCI project:
“Opposed Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)
$9 Million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E
With support from Argonne National Laboratory and Delphi Automotive
Develop a three-liter, three-cylinder opposed-piston gasoline compression ignition engine
Two clean, efficient and cost effective technologies – OP and GCI – together will make the perfect high-volume engine for markets all around the world.
Fuel efficiency gains of more than 50 percent compared to a downsized, turbo-charged direct injection gasoline engine
Reduces the overall cost of the powertrain system”
https://societyofautomotiveanalysts.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Achates%20Power%20SAA%20Outlook_01102016.pdf
3) “Achates is working with Delphi Automotive (which has been avidly pursuing gasoline compression ignition for some time) and Argonne National Laboratory on the ARPA-E-funded project to develop the OPGCI engine. (Earlier post.)
ARPA-E is providing initial funding of $9 million to this project over three years; Achates Power, Argonne and Delphi expect to spend a total of $13 million on the program, including cost share. The $9-million award was “one of the largest single ARPA-E awards ever made,” noted Chris Atkinson, the ARPA-E program manager for the Achates project.
The goal of the 30-month Achates ARPA-E project is to deliver a three-cylinder, 3.0-liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. It could also be the first of a family of OPGCI engines spanning 1.0 to 4.0L displacements, said Redon.
The smaller displacement derivative (1.0L) could be extremely interesting as a range extender, while a two-cylinder derivative could serve nicely as a direct drop-in for front-wheel drive applications, delivering around 180 hp and 430 N·m from a swept volume of 1.8 liters.”
[FYI 433 nm = 319 ft lb!]
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/01/20170113-achates.html
OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard
Achates Power, the developer of next-generation two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston (OP) engines (earlier post) announced that OGCI Climate Investments has invested in the company’s Series-D round. This investment closes the Series-D offering through which Achates Power has raised $...
Looks very promising. I'm holding off buying a new car until I can get this engine. Hopefully in a year or two.
"The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit."
That's just two months from today! Probably a pickup?
1) "To respond to a growing list of customers, Achates Power has more than 100 employees in two locations: San Diego and metro-Detroit. In addition to continued research and development, the company has engine development programs underway, including:
The development of an engine for a light-duty truck demonstration vehicle, which will surpass the United States 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets. The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.
The Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) project, a $47-million contract led by Cummins Corporate Research and Technology, which is a key component of the Army’s 30-year strategy to modernize tactical and combat vehicles, with potential for future production configurations being used in the Bradley Family of Vehicles (BFoV) and the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV).
A $9-million award from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an Opposed-Piston, gasoline compression ignition engine, in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Delphi Automotive.
Development and commercialization of Trident OP engines with Fairbanks Morse for use in large-scale stationary power applications."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/10/20171027-achates.html
2) According to this presentation, in 2016 Achates had the following programs underway: 5 truck, 3 car, US Army, Fairbanks Morse.
Also a DOE funded OPGCI project:
“Opposed Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)
$9 Million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E
With support from Argonne National Laboratory and Delphi Automotive
Develop a three-liter, three-cylinder opposed-piston gasoline compression ignition engine
Two clean, efficient and cost effective technologies – OP and GCI – together will make the perfect high-volume engine for markets all around the world.
Fuel efficiency gains of more than 50 percent compared to a downsized, turbo-charged direct injection gasoline engine
Reduces the overall cost of the powertrain system”
https://societyofautomotiveanalysts.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Achates%20Power%20SAA%20Outlook_01102016.pdf
“Achates is working with Delphi Automotive (which has been avidly pursuing gasoline compression ignition for some time) and Argonne National Laboratory on the ARPA-E-funded project to develop the OPGCI engine. (Earlier post.)
ARPA-E is providing initial funding of $9 million to this project over three years; Achates Power, Argonne and Delphi expect to spend a total of $13 million on the program, including cost share. The $9-million award was “one of the largest single ARPA-E awards ever made,” noted Chris Atkinson, the ARPA-E program manager for the Achates project.
The goal of the 30-month Achates ARPA-E project is to deliver a three-cylinder, 3.0-liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. It could also be the first of a family of OPGCI engines spanning 1.0 to 4.0L displacements, said Redon.
The smaller displacement derivative (1.0L) could be extremely interesting as a range extender, while a two-cylinder derivative could serve nicely as a direct drop-in for front-wheel drive applications, delivering around 180 hp and 430 N·m from a swept volume of 1.8 liters.”
[FYI 433 nm = 319 ft lb in a 1.8L]
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/01/20170113-achates.html
Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost
Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) (earlier post), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, 3-cylinde...
My take.
New OPGCI engines will extent the life of the ICE for decades to come.
HEV/PHEV will achieve large penetration but EV will be very slow to gain acceptance until battery cost and charge time improves significantly.
BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate
In a new report (its fourth on electric car adoption) the Boston Consulting Group forecasts that a combination of hybrid and fully electric powertrains will cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines (ICEs) by about 50% by 2030. ICEs will continue to play a major but changin...
"The development of an engine for a light-duty truck demonstration vehicle, which will surpass the United States 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets. The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit."
WOW! That's next January. I had been planning to buy a atchisen cycle plug in hybrid (Niro) next Jan. Now I'm going to wait and evaluate if I should wait for a OPGCI based plug in.
OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard
Achates Power, the developer of next-generation two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston (OP) engines (earlier post) announced that OGCI Climate Investments has invested in the company’s Series-D round. This investment closes the Series-D offering through which Achates Power has raised $...
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