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Nissan Exploring Inductive Charging Capable of Power Transfer Over Longer Distances for its Plug-ins

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According to the Guardian report, David Bott, director of innovation programs at the Technology Strategy Board, said that the fundamental science of inductive charging says that it will work, and theoretically could be used for on-the-go recharging in combination with a grid-recharge at night. Joannopoulos, Peter Fisher, Marin Solja?i?

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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ARB staff also noted that fuel cell durability has improved dramatically, including free-capable system lasting 1,900 hours in the field in 2008 (up from 950 hours in 2006) and 7,300 hours in the lab. Earlier post.). DOE’s targets are $45/kW by 2010 and $30/kW by 2015. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Source: DOE.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Establishing dealer network.

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