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Simulating EVE-Ai™ Velocity Recommendations Module: Tesla Model S P70D in Urban/Highway Drive Cycle

Electra Vehicles

Compared to the original, real-world driving data, the Velocity Recommendations extended range by 28% using the same vehicle along the same driving route, showing a way forward for battery pack performance improvement using intelligent software systems. miles (149.17 kilometers) and totaled 92 minutes in drive time.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Availability of the Focus Electric will expand in 2012 to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.;

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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

Green Car Congress

Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ Manufacturing: Phoenix, AZ and Northern California Deployment: Portland, Salem, Eugene and Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; Phoenix and Tucson, AZ; Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, TN. Project locations. Technology. Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. Project locations. Technology.

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