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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! is a Green Options Media Production.

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National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). GHG emissions (grams CO 2 -eq)/VMT by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Click to enlarge.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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liter DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. This is augmented by the front Twin Motor Unit (TMU) driving the front wheels. 9-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Direct Drive Motor. Twin Motor Unit (TMU).

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

right now, and our conventional 60 Hz is absolute crap - most modern airliners use 400Hz, to save on size of alternators, generators motors and transformers! I see a future of higher voltage ranges, high voltage to high current devices other than a.c. transformers, High voltage battery car systems, home systems, etc., Europe uses 220 v.a.c.

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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Around the six Gulf states, together with oil majors Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, electrical vehicles account for simply 0.4% Some automobiles now not particularly engineered for the Center East begin to creak upcoming being parked out of doors for prolonged sessions of day, he stated.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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