Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2022
A $5-million research project led by North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) FREEDM Systems Center focused on improving the efficiency of, and reducing the cost of, extreme fast charging (XFC) for electric vehicles (EVs) ( earlier post ) has been awarded an additional $200,000 grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
Under the agreement, 3M grants LG Chem a license to US Patents 6,660,432 (Paulsen et al. ); 6,964,828 (Lu and Dahn); 7,078,128 (Lu and Dahn); 8,685,565 (Lu and Dahn); and 8,241,791 (Lu and Dahn) and all global equivalents including in Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China and Europe. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2011
Chevy Volt and Navistar E-star are visible in the background. New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric car being used by the NYPD.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2011
We estimate this improvement in cell energy density and less expensive material will drive a substantial reduction in cell cost, leading to lower cost battery packs like the one in the Chevy Volt. —Micky Bly, GM executive director for Electrical and Battery Systems. Earlier post.).
Plugs and Cars
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
You're going out of town for a few days and recall a few spots at the airport parking lot that have a regular 110-volt electric outlet on the wall. Do you plug in your Tesla (or Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt)? Tags: j1772 plug-in cars public charging ev charging 110-volt public charging battery electric car.
Blink Charging
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A BESS can assist an automotive dealership in cost savings by allowing them to charge during peak times when electricity rates are at their lowest and utilize the stored energy during periods of higher electricity rates. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger.
Plugs and Cars
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
The charge stations and installations were paid for with federal stimulus and California Energy Commission grants won by Coulomb. If you are a consumer, and you get a Volt, Smart, or Ford electric car, you probably qualify for a free home charge station. ChargePoint America is looking for hosts for charge stations. But for whom?
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