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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

Green Car Congress

OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

Teslarati

Several police departments across the United States and other regions have recently adopted all-electric forms of transportation from Tesla. The idea is that the electric powertrains will provide safe and quiet patrol shifts for police officers. The NYPD operates 9,599 vehicles in its fleet, according to NYC.gov.

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CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

Green Car Congress

The question of electricity costs vs. health and environmental cost is important to ask everywhere, Michalek said. Electric vehicle charging may affect these trends. Finally, the additional electricity demand from charging vehicles will affect the operations of the power system and potentially affect the costs of electricity.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). I’m still not convinced. by: Michael Kanellos. Lose weight.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed for a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet. The high rigidity of the stiffened chassis made for tight and predictable handling.

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First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the grid

Baua Electric

It signals plug-in-hybrid-like electric range for the commute, without any need for hydrogen—a departure from the modest, hybrid-sized packs that have been typical in fuel-cell passenger vehicles up until now. kg tank with 10,000-psi compressed hydrogen gas, set to take you an EPA-rated 241 miles. Nowhere in sight.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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In January, EnerDel hosted a group of journalists at its Indiana facilities and provided a plant tour showcasing its cell manufacturing and pack assembly processes. The current collectors extend beyond the circuit via tabs and are welded together to make an electrical connection. volts at this point. by Bill Cooke.

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