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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Electric Future Powered by Lithium: Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 concept shown in Beijing




Powered by Lithium: McKinsey & Co.: China May Still Become A Global Leader In The Electric Vehicle Industry



   

  "China knows too well the real price of Oil. All recent data points out that the spare capacity in Oil production is running dangerously low and any decreased demand from the developed world was immediately substituted by the rising demand from emerging economies."

Lithium Drive: ElectricTV: CES 2011 GM's WILD New Electric Car - EN-V

"You can see the future of urban mobility today and there is no place for combustion engine or hydrogen fuel cell with the hydrogen storage in GM EN-V, it is an Electric Car and it is powered by Lithium battery. This future actually is much closer than a lot of people think:"

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Lithium Drive: Will We See Google Electric Car Before the Electric iCar from Apple? tnr.v, czx.v, alk.ax, lmr.v, tsla, rm.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax, jnn.v, abn.v, res, mcp, avl.to, quc.v, cee.v, sqm, fmc, roc, li.v, wlc.v, clq.v, lit, nsany, byddf, gm, dai, rno.pa, hev, aone, vlnc


  Will Google beat the Apple with its own Electric Car? Do not rush to to the conclusions too fast, but all these videos, the latest news from Nevada and Google investments in Electric Cars technology are pointing to the one direction - Electric Cars.  



  Will this company be actually involved in production of Google-E-Drive remains to be seen, but the fact that the Search Giant will be involved heavily in all surrounding technology is already given. Aptera has been lost recently from the headlines, but it enjoyed the backing of Google founders and they both are driving their Teslas.


  Google has what USA Inc lacks the most - piles of Cash. They have brain power, technology and determination to change the world and they have already done it once. Facebook, Twitter and Groupons will be eating ad business away from Google, to compete with Apple on its turf of iconic design will be very tough. Microsoft demise will come at a price of Free OS systems for the consumers. Electric Cars industry gives Trillion market place business opportunity to fill. And we will throw again as with Apple iCar - Why Not?

"Lithium Charge: Secretary Chu Announces New Funding and Partnership with Google to Promote Electric Vehicles. The Electric Cars investment space is getting hotter and big names are beginning to eagerly to pile in. The 5 million investment into the charging infrastructure from U.S. Department Of Energy could sound like a joke compare to China investing billions in Electric Cars or personal investments of some entrepreneurs in Lithium space, but it is one step at a time and names in this initiatives are more important than this amount.
  Once the guys from Google, Facebook and Twitter will move into 
Green Revolution our Lithium story will take off into parabolic rise - they have knowledge, technology and understanding that Electric Cars are the way forward. They will need to drive their kids to the soccer games after all, even after Peak Oil which is happening now. We do not know which one of them will make the next Coca Cola in Electric Cars space, but we will be ready with our Sugar business - Lithium will be needed for all of them."





"Lithium Dreamz: Apple Tops Google As World's Most Valuable Brand - will you buy an Electric iCar next? Our Lithium Dreamz are already enjoying the favor from Apple and Steve Jobs himself - all world is now going mobile with iPhones, iPads and iPods. If only we can get Steve Jobs into our Electric space and build an Electric iCar for us! It would become fashionable in the matter of days and consumers will be happy to pay premium as with all products from Apple - just to differentiate themselves in the social space. Ultimate consumer experience will help as well!"



UPI.Com


Google eyes Nevada for driverless cars

Published: May 14, 2011

LAS VEGAS, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. technology giant Google confirmed that it was targeting Nevada as the first state to lobby for the legalization of driverless cars.

That's right: Look, Ma, no hands -- or eyes, either. Google is petitioning the state to allow for testing cars controlled by computers and simultaneously lobbying to allow for an exemption on a ban on sending and receiving text messages while driving.

Company spokesman Jay Nancarrow said the project, which has already included Google cars logging 140,000 miles without drivers in California, is in the early stages of development.

But Google lobbyist David Goldwater testified this year in front of Nevada's state Assembly that cars without drivers could improve fuel efficiency, cut down on accidents and promote job growth.

In California, the testing has been done legally as the tests include having two people in the car -- a passenger monitoring the computer equipment that can fill the trunk of a car and a "driver" ready to take control if something goes wrong.

Google did not say why it choose Nevada to be the first state to allow for driverless vehicles, but policy analysts said they envision driverless deliveries and driverless taxi services.

"In some respects, this is a a great template and a great model. It recognizes a need to create a process to test these vehicles and set aside and area of Nevada where testing can take place," said Ryan Calo, a scholar at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School"
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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Lithium Drive: ElectricTV: CES 2011 GM's WILD New Electric Car - EN-V tnr.v, czx.v, lmr.v, rm.v, alk.ax, sqm, fmc, roc, lit, li.v, wlc.v, clq.v, res.v, ree, avl.to, nsany, f, gm, rno.pa, dai, byddf, hev, aone, vlnc




  You can see the future of urban mobility today and there is no place for combustion engine or hydrogen fuel cell with the hydrogen storage in GM EN-V, it is an Electric Car and it is powered by Lithium battery. This future actually is much closer than a lot of people think:



"Concepts like these are the future of urban transportation in our opinion. Nobody would like to crash in these babies, but add here within next ten years: dedicated driving lanes (or newly build urban areas with this idea in mind), anti collision systems and range of 100 miles and it will be way to move forward in our cities in the future.


  Now it is 25 miles rage, so we will need future progress on Lithium Battery, which is coming according to Argonne.
  Benefits are obvious - there is no place for any CE here - it is an electric car, no tail pipe, no emissions, no noise pollution on the dedicated highway, you can park 5 EN-v on one parking space and traffic management system will make cruising speed at 30-40 mph (now 25 mph) more than comparable with sitting in the traffic.
  With aging population these devices can grant the mobility and prolong active lifestyles to millions in the nearest future."

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Sunday, January 09, 2011

Future Lithium drive: CES 2011 EN-V Concept Electric Autonomous Car gm, tnr.v, lmr.v, rm.v, alk.ax, sqm, fmc, roc, lit, li.v, wlc.v, clq.v, res.v, ree, avl.to, nsany, f, gm, rno.pa, dai, byddf, hev, aone, vlnc



  Concepts like these are the future of urban transportation in our opinion. Nobody would like to crash in these babies, but add here within next ten years: dedicated driving lanes (or newly build urban areas with this idea in mind), anti collision systems and range of 100 miles and it will be way to move forward in our cities in the future.

  Now it is 25 miles rage, so we will need future progress on Lithium Battery, which is coming according to Argonne.
  Benefits are obvious - there is no place for any CE here - it is an electric car, no tail pipe, no emissions, no noise pollution on the dedicated highway, you can park 5 EN-v on one parking space and traffic management system will make cruising speed at 30-40 mph (now 25 mph) more than comparable with sitting in the traffic.
  With aging population these devices can grant the mobility and prolong active lifestyles to millions in the nearest future.









GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

24 March 2010

Jiao
The Jiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge.
GM and its strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. It is an evolution from the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) prototype that was developed by GM and Segway and which made its debut in April 2009. (Earlier post.)
The three EN-V models unveiled in Shanghai represent three different characteristics that emphasize the nature of future transportation: Jiao (Pride), Miao (Magic) and Xiao (Laugh). The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. Shanghai is expected to become one of the epicenters for the establishment of personal mobility solutions for the future, according to GM.
EN-V Quick Specs


  • Top speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)




  • Range: 40 km (25 miles)




  • Energy consumption: 70 Wh/km (125 Wh/mile)




  • Turning radius: 1.74M wall-to-wall diameter




  • Motor: Brushless DC




  • Output: 440 N·m torque and 18 kW power




  • Battery: Li-ion phosphate (air-cooled)




  • Battery Capacity: 3.2 kWh




  • Battery output: 5 kW



  • Segway has worked collaboratively with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that seamlessly connect to and power the various EN-Vs. EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. It can literally “turn on a dime” within its own operating envelope.
    In addition, everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control. The motors not only provide power for acceleration, but also bring the vehicle to a stop.
    Xiao
    The Xiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge.
    Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers (25 miles) on a single charge. EN-V can also improve the efficiency of the public electric infrastructure since the vehicle can communicate with the electric grid to determine the best time to recharge based on overall usage.
    EN-V has been designed for the speed and range of today’s urban drivers. It weighs less than 500 kilograms and is about 1.5 meters in length. By comparison, today’s typical automobile weighs more than 1,500 kilograms and is three times as long. In addition, today’s automobiles require more than 10 square meters of parking space and are parked more than 90% of the time. EN-V’s smaller size and greater maneuverability mean the same parking lot can accommodate five times as many EN-Vs as typical automobiles.
    Miao
    The Miao EN-V model. Click to enlarge.
    Autonomous operation. By combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) with vehicle-to-vehicle communications and distance-sensing technologies, the EN-V concept can be driven both manually and autonomously.
    Its autonomous operating capability offers the promise of reducing traffic congestion by allowing EN-V to automatically select the fastest route based on real-time traffic information. The concept also leverages wireless communications to enable a “social network” that can be used by drivers and occupants to communicate with friends or business associates while on the go.
    This combination of sensing technology, wireless communication and GPS-based navigation establishes a technology foundation, pieces of which could migrate from the EN-V concept and potentially lead the way to future advanced vehicle safety systems.
    The ability to communicate with other vehicles and with the infrastructure could significantly reduce the number of vehicle accidents. Using vehicle-based sensor and camera systems, EN-V can “sense” what’s around it, allowing the vehicle to react quickly to obstacles or changes in driving conditions. For example, if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle, EN-V will decelerate to a slower and safer speed and stop sooner than today’s vehicles.
    “The EN-V concept represents a major breakthrough in the research that GM has been doing to bring vehicle autonomy to life. The building blocks that enable the autonomous capabilities found on the EN-V concept such as lane departure warning, blind zone detection and adaptive cruise control are being used in some GM vehicles on the road today.””
    —Alan Taub, Global Vice President of GM Research and Development
    GM has been a leader in developing autonomous vehicle technology, having worked alongside students and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University in the US city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This collaboration created “The Boss” Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007. EN-V takes the lessons learned in “The Boss” and offers mobility to people who could not otherwise operate a vehicle.
    Smaller, smarter design. For EN-V’s debut, GM had design teams around the world provide their vision of what future mobility will look like. Xiao (Laugh) was designed by GM Holden’s design team in Australia, while the look of Jiao (Pride) was penned by designers at GM Europe and Miao (Magic) was designed at the General Motors Advanced Design Studio in the US state of California.
    Each EN-V has a unique design theme to showcase the flexibility of the propulsion platform. The design gives each EN-V its own personality, with a unique opening, interior and color, lighting and seat technology. Xiao offers a more lighthearted appeal, with its “gumball blue” paint and nautical-inspired design. Miao takes most of its design cues from the consumer electronics industry, as evidenced by its sleek looks. Designers also used Miao to display innovative lighting solutions, including extensive use of LED accent lighting. With its clean lines and bright paintwork, Jiao takes its design influence from bullet trains and Chinese opera masks.
    EN-V incorporates significant technology and material innovation, which has given the design team a whole new world to explore. Because of the lightweight structures, materials and integrated controls, we created unique surface forms not traditionally found in automotive applications.
    —Clay Dean, Director of Advanced Design for GM North America
    The body and canopy of EN-V are constructed from carbon fiber, custom-tinted Lexan and acrylic, materials that are more commonly used in race cars, military airplanes and spacecraft because of their strength and lightweight characteristics. The ability to work with such innovative materials provided a learning opportunity for GM’s design teams to study the feasibility of future traditional automotive applications.
    Urban corridors. By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60% of the world’s 8 billion people. This will put tremendous pressure on a public infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services.
    The recently released UN-HABITAT report “State of the World Cities 2010/2011: Bridging the Urban Divide”, also finds that as cities push beyond their original boundaries some are merging into new massive conurbations known as mega-regions, urban corridors and city-regions. These urban configurations are becoming the new engines of global and regional economies, even as they create further paths of regional divisions, according to the report.
    Today’s mega-regions are absorbing even larger populations than mega- or meta-cities, (which UN-HABITAT defines as hosting upward of 20 million residents), and their economic output is enormous. Examples cited in the report include:
    • Hong Kong-Shenzen-Guangzhou mega-region, 120 million people
    • Nagoya-Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe, likely to hold 60 million by 2015
    • São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro mega-region, 43 million people
    GM is the joint global automobile partner of World Expo 2010 Shanghai along with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC).

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