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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

My goal was to head north to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, then west to Fargo, ND, and back to Detroit via Iowa. Instead, I drove to Cleveland and then back westward to the center of Iowa, where I visited a relative. Currently the only other cars with an 800-volt systems are the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.

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Energy Secretary Chu Announces $1.2 Billion in Recovery Act Funding for Science

Green Car Congress

The largest share for the 12 Giga Electron Volt Upgrade of the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility mentioned above and a smaller sum for laboratory infrastructure improvements. Ames Laboratory (Ames, Iowa)—$1.7 Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Newport News, VA)—$75 million. scientists across the nation.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Clean Fleet Report

kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, 12-volt outlets, USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot complete the technology. The Ioniq 6 is quiet and ready for a long road trip. kWh and 77.4

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nuts& Volts Magazine : For the serious gadgeteer. PowerBrakes/Vacuum Pumps : A nice website with information on the GM12 volt vacuum pump Why Wait for Detroit? Included is information on buildingan SCR type controller, and a 72 volt battery charger. V is for Voltage: electricscooters {Returnto top of page} Misc.