Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

There are multiple interesting aspects to the vehicle, including GM’s rationale for offering fast charging as an option (it’s not to go across country), but one of the most manifest when driving the car (aside from the “Wheee!” no garage or car port in apartments, etc. no garage or car port in apartments, etc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2013

The memory effect of the battery is written in a cycle with partial charging (here, 50% of the battery’s storage capacity) followed by complete discharge. In the subsequent cycle, the memory effect is evident through an overvoltage (small “bump”) at precisely the same point at which the partial charging cycle terminates.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

Fay says that the company is planning to sell the full complement of 2,600 RAV EVs in California, plus 30,000 Prius plug-in hybrids and to introduce iQ EV urban car sharing programs to achieve ZEV compliance. Some people have called the RAV4 EV nothing more than a compliance car. kWh of useable energy at full charge. Absolutely.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2023

And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. The car’s positioning in Europe suggest it should not be too much more than the $52,500, plus on-road costs, that will be asked for the Fiat 500e.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. slow charge.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2023

Both will do battle with vehicles like the Polestar 2 , Kia EV6 , Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge for your EV dollar in Australia. But today, we’re pitting the two siblings against each other to see which of Tesla’s Model Y variants is right for you. A decent chunk of that is in taxes, too.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The batteries can be recharged in one hour, or they can be rapidly replaced by means of a quick-change system (available on the fully certified version). The embedded wake re-energizing fan is designed to capture the wake energy by re-accelerating the complex wake. By re-energizing the wake, the overall aircraft drag is reduced.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here’s what the brainiacs at General Motors sent the premier EV car conference on the West Coast. At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. They even had a real plug connected to their toy car on the exhibit hall. How's that for an endorsement?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

I’m kind of excited to see this car, having tested the drivetrain in the Nissan Cube. Perhaps he knows how good it feels to drive a quiet, powerful car that doesn’t pollute. He knows that if given the choice, millions of people would choose that over a car that poisons the air and uses mostly foreign energy.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. and Chrysler. .’s

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Joachim Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. The HP turbine housing features an integral bypass duct, which can be opened or closed by means of a charge-pressure control flap. This means that the optimum charge pressure can be built up at low engine revs. BlueTEC diesel units.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Expects production around 2014.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations. And where does Better Place fit in? “You guys own the cars.&#

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. market b y the end of 2009.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A sweetener from the get-go are six years of free public charging (Chargefox), six years scheduled servicing and six years roadside assist. The black wheels really add some much-needed toughness to the car, and it feels a luxurious step up inside. What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? Standard kit is generous.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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