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Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

Green Car Congress

The E-Golf pilot program will take place in the Detroit Metro, San Francisco, and Washington DC markets, beginning in April. For example, 220-volt charging stations will be installed at the employees’ homes to charge the vehicles. Rudolf Krebs, Executive Vice president and Head of Volkswagen Group E-Traction. —Prof.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

For its part General Motors—the power behind Chevrolet and GMC—is now set to work with San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric to test forthcoming GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources for homes. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)

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P G & E Plugs Drive

Plug In Partners

P G & E plugs campaign for hybrid electric cars Joshua Sabatini The Examiner Sep 5, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO - Pacific Gas and Electric Co. The bottom line is, electricity is cleaner, cheaper and domestic ,” Geller said. wants its 5.1 If automakers began producing PHEVs within the next few years, 2.5

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GM: Putting 1M Plug-ins on the Road Will Require a Plug-In Ecosystem

Green Car Congress

Those wishing to participate will be able to tie into the multi-site webchat from Green Car Congress tomorrow, as well as directly on GM’s FastLane Blog , the EV World site, or the GM-Volt site. Ten million Chevrolet Volts (or equivalent) on the road would account for approximately 0.8% Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge.

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Micromobility: Shared Scooter Leader Bird Offers E-Bikes

Clean Fleet Report

The 500-watt Bafang electric motor in the rear hub moves you along at 20 miles per hour with a range of up to 50 miles from the removable 36-volt battery. It lasts longer and is likely cleaner and easier to maintain. Last year, with my mask and distancing, I took a competitor for a test ride on the hills of San Francisco.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. The 2900 miles traveled by the Volt, drawing upon its combustion engine, produced far less CO 2 since the Volt uses a small and more efficient engine.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

General Motors plans to unveil the Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid, sometime in 2010, and Toyota may begin selling a plug-in Prius in late 2010 or early 2011. There are two in San Francisco, Luscious Garage and Pat’s Garage, and one on the Peninsula, A+ Japanese Auto Repair in San Carlos.

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