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These 5 Plugin Vehicle Models Would Benefit Most From Proposed US EV Tax Credit Update (Chart)

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As we reported recently, there’s a big cleantech bill moving through the US Congress that would revive, extend, and expand the zero-emission vehicle tax credit in various ways.

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HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging

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a provider of wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, and Stellantis are partnering to integrate wireless charging into Stellantis EVs. The HEVO power station offers up to 8 kW of power and is designed with wireless and plugin charging functionality. HEVO Inc. ,

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ViriCiti report finds that fast chargers are underutilized in 24% of opportunity charging sessions

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Twenty-four percent of opportunity charging sessions start when the battery is already more than 80% charged, according to a report released by ViriCiti, a provider of electric fleet and infrastructure management solutions. Operators also seem to start charging their buses on-route at an already high SoC level averaging at approximately 64%.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). A smart-charging plugin hybrid can integrate more renewable energy than a normal-charging all-battery electric vehicle, despite the smaller battery size.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Aker Wade: Level III networked fast charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide. Blink residential unit. Source: Ecotality.

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Washington to create first EV charging corridor on a scenic byway

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The Department of Commerce and the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to make the Stevens Pass Greenway the first electric vehicle-friendly National. With Federal Recovery Act funding through the State Energy Program, the state will install two to three electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging stations along US Highway 2.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. GRE Electrically Variable Transmission.

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