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Let's Talk About Electric Cars Book

Electric Cars are for Girls

I''m happy to announce the release of our new book, called "Let''s Talk about Electric Cars: 8 Most Inspiring Interviews". I hope you enjoy this book and find it inspirational!' Measure twice, cut once, right?

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GKN order book for electric driveline technologies totalled $2.8 billion by end of 2017

Green Car Congress

GKN Driveline announced that its order book for electric driveline (eDrive) technologies hit a record £2 billion (US$2.8 As of 31 December 2017, GKN’s order book relating to eDrive was £2 billion following a number of major program wins. Sales, which were previously forecast to rise from £33 million (US$45.7 Earlier post.)

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Let's Talk About Electric Cars Book

Electric Cars are for Girls

I''m happy to announce the release of our new book, called "Let''s Talk about Electric Cars: 8 Most Inspiring Interviews". I hope you enjoy this book and find it inspirational!' Measure twice, cut once, right?

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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

Cars That Think

Still, Pedott liked the idea of the gadget, and after the original investors went bankrupt, he bought the patent and hired engineers to fix the glitches. The Clapper plugged into a normal, American-style two-prong wall socket and had two outlets, to plug in two different appliances—a lamp and a TV, say. The only problem?

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The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

Cars That Think

Inspired by a blackout and a protective relays book Schweitzer says his relay was, in part, inspired by an event that took place during his first year of college. He says he also was inspired by the book Protective Relays: Their Theory and Practice. But the relays could neither locate the faults nor accurately record what happened.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.” Ideas in hand, the chapter turned to fundraising to make them happen. “We Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. Spanish language side of the DEED event promotional notices inserted into 23,000 Manteca utility bills.

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Audi Unveils the World’s First Luxury Lounge for EV Charging

Get Electric Vehicle

They’re also only available to E-Tron owners with Plug and Charge capability and a valid charging service contract. At the Nuremberg plant, Audi will concentrate on the development of its new charger booking system. But it’s not like a gas station for electric vehicles. Adding a Bit of Luxury. Seems Crazy Yet Makes Sense.

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