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6 DOE-funded applied battery research projects targeting Li-ion cells with >200 Wh/kg for PHEVs and EVs

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ABR, noted Peter Faguy, the DOE manager of the applied battery research program, during his presentation at the Annual Merit Review in Washington, DC, is the difficult regime between the discovery of materials and their application in batteries that can be commercialized. Penn State/University of Texas at Austin.

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

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Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr rolled quietly into Nogales, AZ, just before noon, this Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009. It initiated the start of the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for educating one AZ County at a time! And of course, now Plug-ins for extra credit!

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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wants to Visit Your School

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PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 06, 2009 – The "Spirit of DC's" on the road again on its Sun Belt Grand Finale from San Francisco to Washington, DC. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America (PHEV3A) tour with "EVJerry" Asher driving started last year on Earth Day, in front of the Nation’s Capitol.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. University of Texas at Austin. advisory board).

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The "Spirit of DC's" Back on the Road Again! Yahoo, Yahoo! Coming out of Winter Quarters, Bisbee, Arizona

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Plus there was visiting with Elsie, the Sierra Toyota General Manager, who's warming up to the "Spirit" and handing off a pile of plug-in literature, including two x DVD -- Austin Energy's "PluginPartners," and one on the Tango. EVJerr even signed up for the 2009 Prius PHEV, too! A Historic first at Sierra Toyota.

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"Spirit" Shines in the Sunny & Bright of Arizona at the Bisbee Farmers Market While Rubbing Shoulders with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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Being the first EVer PHEV in these parts, the "Spirit" certainly enjoyed folks coming by. Austin, posting the "BEVA" EAA decal to mark the 34th EAA Sister Chapter so visited in the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America EVducational Tour. Even out-of-towners. Another photo op came with Borderland EVA VP, Donna G.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid.

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