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The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 31, 2023
Just about every modern vehicle outweighs its ancestors by a staggering amount and a National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) study has claimed that an extra 1,000 pounds increases the chance of crash fatalities between vehicles by 47 percent. While the weight issue may be more pronounced among EVs, it’s hardly limited to them.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 28, 2010
For more information, read the article: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. The first phase of the work will focus on integrating electric car charging with homes and buildings.
Creative Greenius
MAY 23, 2009
But first – Our Top Stories This Weekend : Greenius May 6 Scoop on Manhattan Beach Selection as EV Mini E Test City Confirmed By Print Media – Only Two Weeks Later. Not only is the South Bay’s greenest city getting the EVs for use by city officials, Mini USA is also providing an electric charging station for the cars.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
We had three hours to quiz various technical experts, drive a variety of cars and talk to the senior leadership. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. I had the opportunity to drive a CTS-V around the test track and although it is incredibly “ungreen” it is also insanely fun to drive.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.
Creative Greenius
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
After hearing Frank Langfitt’s report on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition this morning I quickly realized two things. Frank doesn’t know too much about electric cars and didn’t do much research before doing his report. Frank doesn’t like electric cars very much and doesn’t want you to either.
Plug In India
JANUARY 15, 2022
By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team went on an electric car drive using the Tata Tigor EV. This will show how Electric cars can be practical and more enjoyable on a highway ride! We chatted up with Jayasuriya, the state head of TML for Electric Vehicle sales. Found both of them to be fun to drive.
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