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EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms

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In November 2022, Tesla released specifications for what it dubbed the North American Charging Standard (NACS) , essentially offering it to the EV industry at large. While a majority of its stations will recharge an EV, the widely touted standard uptime figure of 97 percent still translates to 11 days a year of downtime for every location.

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Citroen all-electric E-C4

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Regarding the looks, Citroen says its elevated and assertive stance, the body shape manages to combine the elegance and dynamism of a saloon while subtly adopting certain SUV standards for added strength and character. As per the Citroen range claims, the E-C4 offers a real range of up to 350km on a WLTP standard. Technical Overview.

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Houston-Galveston area to deploy 30 battery-electric delivery trucks

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DOE selected this project to improve local air quality in the Houston-Galveston area, which is currently designated as a National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) 8-hour ozone non-attainment area. Each Smith Newton will be delivered with an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE).

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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All-wheel drive is standard on all versions of the Lightning today.) With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord. Our final impression of the F-150 Lightning is far from statistically valid, but we think it’s indicative. Truck bros approve?

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DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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The selected project will use a unique class of electrochemical sensors created at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to develop low cost electronics packaging that is manufacturable at high volume and will integrate the LANL sensor into a commercial package that can meet the codes and standards for being deployed at a hydrogen fueling station.

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

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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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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. Optimum engine power strategy.

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