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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. To scale up EV adoption we need to increase consumer awareness and understanding of the “electric refueling” process. But nobody else cares. .

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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Green Car Congress

Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The publication gives the opportunity for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the environmental impacts of the two types of powertrains: same manufacturer, same model, same boundary conditions. Gasoline Fluence 16V.

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Tesla to begin piloting battery pack swap program for invited Model S owners

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The Harris Ranch Superchargers sit off the I-5, the interstate highway connecting Los Angeles (and San Diego) with the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento in the north. Initially, battery swap will be available by appointment and, according to Tesla, “will cost slightly less than a full tank of gasoline for a premium sedan”.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.

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New Gen 8 Volkswagen Golf offers five hybrid versions from 48V MHEV to PHEV

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The powertrain range of the new Golf features gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); natural gas (TGI); mild hybrid (eTSI); and plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid). All gasoline and diesel engines are turbocharged direct injection units. Gasoline engines (TSI). They generate 66 kW/90 PS; 81 kW/110 PS; 96 kW/130 PS; and 110 kW/150 PS.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

Blink Charging

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is increasing. Cox Automotive forecasts a notable surge in electric vehicle adoption, projecting a rise from 7.6% Seize the opportunity to explore, test, drive, and consider an electric vehicle for your next ride as manufacturers expand their product lines to meet growing consumer demand.