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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

Green Car Congress

The engines will be installed in certain Toyota-produced vehicles planned for sale in the European market. The battery technology that we will develop with BMW will be the core technology for both reducing and replacing petroleum fuel. liter and 2.0-liter liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

EV Central

The data captured from virtual testing prompted the use of two small side-mounted radiators, with the left-hand side used to cool the electric motor and inverter while the right chills the battery.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? The car runs on a battery-powered motor and requires no gasoline, oil or any fossil fuels for operation. For example, solar and wind energy at EV charging stations would be an excellent start.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. In California, 20% of our electricity comes from zero CO2 renewables (sun, wind, geothermal), another 20% from zero CO2 hydro, and only 20.1%

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. More Andy Grove on battery power More Is it time to buy American Express? " When he got back to the U.S., Sokol told Buffett, "This guys amazing. You want to meet him."

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