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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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In the paper, the GM team broke down CO 2 and fuel consumption reduction potentials into several categories: The introduction of E-REVs and PHEVs to existing grids, displacing petroleum use; The influence of charging availability and consumer behavior on CO 2 reduction; Changes in power grid mix as well as vehicle stock; and.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. Nationally, two government studies have found PHEVs would result in large reductions even on the national grid (50% coal). The GREET 1.6

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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The utility factor uses driving statistics from a 2001 DOT national household travel survey, and is itself defined by SAE standard J2841, which was released on 27 March. Noting that while it was far from ideal to have two major approaches, Kissel said the global automotive industry would work around it.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Energy Market Authority (EMA) was formed on 1 April 2001 as a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry to forge a secure, long-term electricity industry that thrives on healthy competition. The taskforce will set aside funding for interested parties to develop infrastructure and buy electric vehicle during the testing process.