EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

In addition DHL adds to its electric delivery van fleet in the US, Jeep announces plans for a Level 2 charging network and solid article was published about the current poor experience facing EV drivers at the various EV charging networks. Converting this to estimated EPA range suggests range of roughly 282 miles.

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Kia Jeep Lexus Re-Charge 52

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). It also said nothing on predicted EPA range ratings.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Boston-Power is bringing to the transportation industry a game-changing lithium-ion battery that delivers unmatched levels of high energy density, safety, low cost, fast charge and environmental sustainability. We’re thrilled to add him to our team. —Bob Purcell. Volumetric density of 420Wh/L. 2,000+ cycles at 90% DOD.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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Charging Battery Batteries 2009 38

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. Here we go again.or

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28