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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender. The combustion engine is connected to a 40 kW generator. Technical concept II: Volvo C30 with parallel-connected range extender. Technical concept III: Volvo V60 with parallel-connected range extender.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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Aeristech Secures £500,000 to Support Development of Electromechanical Turbocharger

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The separate components are connected electrically. Aeristech also says that its technology is well-suited for hybrid, extended-range electric and biofueled vehicles. Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT) uses a motor-driven compressor and a turbine-driven generator as separate systems.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Project locations.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Tesla Model 3

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Standard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity are included. And while you don’t get the same extended range as the Long Range version, the Performance still offers a respectable EPA-estimated 315 miles of range on a single charge. The great news? All three versions of the Tesla Model 3 qualify for the tax credit.

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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) : Read Series Hybrid. It includes grants towards the purchase price, free parking, zero road tax, low company car tax, and exemption from city emissions and congestion charges. They are classified as Battery Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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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

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We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. The so-called Extended Range Electric Vehicle or EREV or BEVx.

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