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Tesla Model Y charges over curb after Supercharger gets fully ICE-d out

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Interestingly enough, the 2012 Florida Statutes include specific sections that warn against the practice of blocking dedicated electric vehicle charging stalls. “It 318.18 ,” the 2012 Florida Statutes noted. 316.008 (4) or s. Orlando Tesla Supercharger COMPLETELY ICED out. Model Y owner had to park over the curb to charge.

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Report: Sanyo Plans Mass Production of Li-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrids and EVs by Fiscal 2012; Targeting 40% Market Share by FY 2020

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The Nikkei reports that Sanyo Electric plans to launch mass production of lithium ion batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by fiscal 2012 as part of a ¥200-billion investment (US$2.126 billion) over the next three years in rechargeable batteries and solar cells.

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Vehicles equipped with this new system are scheduled to go on sale in 2012 in Japan and the US. Plug-in hybrid.

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ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

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Here we explore the potential of selenium, a d-electron containing member of group 16 with high electrical conductivity, as an electrode material for rechargeable batteries. g), and it is included, in trace quantities, in supplements and personal care items. However, both Li/S and Li/O 2. —Abouimrane et al. electrodes (Se?

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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Toshiba’s SCiB battery for the Fit EV

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Honda selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery to power the Fit EV. Toshiba will supply battery modules for the new car, which Honda will launch in summer 2012 in Japan and the US. The SCiB generates little heat even during this fast recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module.

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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery is scheduled for release in Japan in fall 2012. This can provide power equivalent to that used at peak day-time periods by a 20-person office space (250m 2 ) over four hours. Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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