Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2010
The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. and Modec Limited of the UK. Earlier post.). e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.
Creative Greenius
JUNE 30, 2009
He went on to say that China has stepped up their auto requirements from 37 miles per gallon to 42 miles per gallon – compared to our own new CAFE standards of 25 miles per gallon to 39 miles per gallon. And China’s putting their standard in place within 24 months.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. The SAE standard for this is called J1772.
Plugs and Cars
JUNE 4, 2009
President Obama has stated a commitment to 1 million plug-in cars by 2015. Automakers and major environmental organizations stood behind the President as he unveiled a new national regime of higher CAFE and greenhouse gas emission standards. In the past industry ultimately called the shots. Today the federal government holds the cards.
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2009
The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Schisms or “Areas of Concern”.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 6, 2010
Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. They rely on a battery charged from a standard 120 volt or 240 volt outlet and do not produce carbon emissions while running but require frequent charging. Better Cars …. Or No Cars?
Revenge of the Electric Car
MAY 17, 2010
The firm eTec got $100 million in funding from the US Department of Energy through the stimulus bill. In November 2009, President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced a new joint initiative on electric vehicles, agreeing to work together on research, technology, and standards. US, China partner on electric cars.
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