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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show.

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Berkeley Lab and MIT launch the Materials Project search engine to speed development of new materials

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This research tool will help the United States compete with other developers of new materials, and could potentially create new domestic industries. By accelerating the development of new materials, we can drive discoveries that not only help power clean energy, but also are used in common consumer products.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

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But, how is AI helping with EVs in the United States of America (and other countries)? The state of Michigan, for example, is using AI to help transportation planners decide where to put EV charging stations. AI and EV are working together to help the USA. In many ways, actually. Charger Deployment. Trip Planning.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. In addition to the more than 12,500 public charge stations in the United States, PlugShare provides data about private stations, too.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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In addition to Japan and the United States, Honda is considering the possibility of conducting a similar program in China. In the US program, the city of Torrance, California along with Stanford University and Google Inc., ( Earlier post.) Solar-powered charging station for the test vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Automaker Plug-in Hybrid PR Flurry

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In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. 19 -- More than 20 Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) will be placed in the United States between now and the first quarter of 2008 as.

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Polestar reveals Polestar 3 electric SUV; starting at €89,900

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Android Automotive OS is the in-car operating system, co-developed with Google and fronted by a 14.5-inch It is an evolution of the technology first launched in Polestar 2—the first car in the world with Google built-in—and a revolution of functionality and design for the large SUV segment. 400V lithium-ion.

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