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Ford and SunPower to offer home rooftop solar system to offset charging of Focus Electric

Green Car Congress

are partnering to offer Focus Electric customers a rooftop solar system that will generate enough renewable energy during the day to offset the electricity used to charge the vehicle at night. kilowatt rooftop solar system comprises SunPower E18 Series solar panels that produce an average of 3,000 kWh of electricity annually.

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GM and OnStar sign on as official Pecan Street partners; studying EV services and smart grid interaction

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet made 100 Chevrolet Volts available for purchase on a priority basis last September to residents participating the Pecan Street Inc.’s Pecan Street provided an additional rebate of $7,500 for the purchase of a Volt and a $3,000 rebate for residents who leased a Chevrolet Volt for three years or more. Ultra green-built.

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IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

Green Car Congress

Lithium-ion battery prices are decreasing as a result of the price war between LG Chem, the battery supplier to the Chevrolet Volt; and Panasonic, the battery supplier for Tesla’s Model S. Because of this, carmakers can afford to put larger batteries into their vehicles and reduce range anxiety.

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GM, Ford R&D execs stress importance of improved, advanced fuels for future engine efficiency gains, GHG goals

Green Car Congress

Meeting regulatory targets while keeping vehicles affordable will require the synergistic integration of fuels and engine technologies, he noted. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle has a US average GHG intensity of 200 g/mile; the new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (not plug-in) has a GHG CI of 184 g/mile.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

EV Connect

Level 2 Charging Level 2 charging stations require a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which is commonly found in residential homes, commercial buildings, and public locations. You can even capitalize on tax credits and a low-cost energy source through solar carport options.

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Vacation Rental EV Charging: EVmatch Is Here to Help!

EV Match

We would find ourselves bringing huge extension cords and trickle charging our car from a 110 volt outlet in our cabin, only to gain a handful of miles overnight. Ten years ago, public charging was not so easy to find, especially in more remote areas. Fortunately, you can now do this easily with EVmatch.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Summary: Affordable and efficient with a long list of standard features.

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