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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

EV Info

Most of the hydrogen on Earth exists in molecular forms such as water and organic compounds. We can’t just dig Hydrogen up from the ground we must create hydrogen from either Water or from organic compounds, and this requires a lot of energy. Sources: Recharge News: [link] JCB: [link] NASA: [link] National Grid: [link] .

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

It has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of 5 kWh and can be recharged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet, at a BMW i charging station, or at a public EV charging station. When power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. Click to enlarge.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When that company was bought out by ENEL X , Miftakhov used the substantial profit to launch ZeroAvia in Hollister, California to develop and manufacture fuel cell-powered electric aircraft using green hydrogen (locally produced by electrolysis of water using solar or wind power). Contact membership@myeva.org for more info.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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For details on what we’ve called “The Big Fix” beyond the following, see [link] —and we’ll continue adding back-up info at CalCars-News and elsewhere. Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. And it will cost much less than you think. More about that in a moment.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Well, if you can communicate info over the wire, why bother with the wireless?

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Ola S1 Pro Battery Specs and replacement cost in 2024

Baua Electric

Notably, the battery pack holds an IP67 rating , signifying its resistance to dust and water. These rechargeable packs leverage lithium ions as their primary component, renowned for their exceptional energy storage capacity, minimal self-discharge rates, and extended lifespan. kWh Battery weight 74 kg Battery voltage 51.1V

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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As a visual cue, the pure battery-electric version only has the recharging port; an i3 with the range extender will also have a fueling port on the front quarter.). The production of the BMW i3 consumes around 50% less energy and around 70% less water in comparison with the current average figures for production in the BMW Group.

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