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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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With growth in e-mobility, much more attention will need to be paid to upstream added value in order to reduce CO 2 —for example, looking at energy-intensive production of high-voltage batteries. The BMW Group already takes back all used BMW high-voltage batteries worldwide, even though there is no legal requirement to do so.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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The plan can include deployment of charging stations; battery exchange and fast charging infrastructure; market triggers for deployment of infrastructure; and other similar elements determined necessary by each state to support plug-in electric drive vehicles. ” Harmonized motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards.

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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

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Rainforest Action Network (RAN) held a rally in Sacramento Thursday outside the lobbying offices of the Association of Automobile Manufacturers to protest their continuing lawsuit against California's greenhouse gas legislation. with about 25% (at least 25 miles) still available in my battery after 197 miles. Total cost: $6.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The production version of the i3. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The bill requires electric utilities to draw up plans to implement a charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles (that can include battery swapping, fast charging and other services). For 2030 and later, the annual average lifecycle greenhouse gas emission is at least 10% below the fuel emission baseline. light duty vehicles—e.g.,

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