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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

Cars That Think

Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output. In contrast, Whittingham’s new chemistry produced an astonishing 2.4

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

Starting in 2016, the Swedish brand has included plug-in hybrid versions of pretty much every new vehicle it sells in the US. . It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

Green Car Congress

million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. The plan will allow electric car owners to drive the length of the state without having to exit to recharge. Recently, the Governor announced a $4.2-million

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

Green Car Congress

Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars. As a result of this initiative, more than 10,000 electric cars were sold in 2017, a 67% increase over 2016. Rebates have been approved in all 62 counties across New York State. New York City. Rebates by Region.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

Green Car Congress

million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. The plan will allow electric car owners to drive the length of the state without having to exit to recharge. Recently, the Governor announced a $4.2-million

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Imagine it is 2013 in New York City. Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. Late this year, a new wave of electric vehicles will begin to arrive on the U.S. Would these vehicles truly help to lower carbon emissions.