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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs

Green Car Congress

In November 2012, the Board approved minor amendments to the Advanced Clean Car program and a final EPA waiver was granted in January 2013. A) to earn more credit: A Type IV ZEV (200+ mile range, and fast refueling capable, i.e., 190 miles of range in 100 miles range, no fast refueling), earns 3 credits.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia GM is committed to putting the system in the Chevrolet Volt for sale by 2010, Lutz said.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is thought that the cars that Renault is building to function with the Better Place model will have the ability to have its power supply swapped and the newly announced Tesla Model S is said to also incorporate this concept. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded.