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A Guide to the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code

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Rule 116c adds an exception for short lengths of insulated power cables and short-circuit protection if the situation involves fewer than 1,000 volts. Rules 234 B1, C1, D1 were revised to better present vertical and horizontal wind clearances, and to coordinate requirements with the new Table 234-7.

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Univ of Toronto study details impacts of interaction between driving patterns and electricity generation for WTW energy use and GHG emissions for PHEVs

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Current average Ontario electricity generation mix, based on the Province’s 2010 electrical energy output by fuel type, which was 55% nuclear, 20% hydroelectric, 14% natural gas boiler, 8% coal, 2% wind, and 1% biomass. C1 is shorter than C2, which is shorter than C3). Within each category, distance varied (e.g.,

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt. liter range extender engine.

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