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Electric Auto Association
JANUARY 5, 2023
Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. Straubel ’s August 2006 preview of the company’s Roadster at a chapter meeting. “We
Plug In Partners
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
24, 2006 One week from today, President Bush has an opportunity to make a truly historically significant State of the Union address. Yet, our transportation sector remains reliant upon oil — sixty percent of it imported — for the gasoline and diesel fuel on which it runs almost exclusively. Energizing America Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.
Plug In Partners
AUGUST 4, 2006
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage. Since the utility grid has lower demand during overnight hours, the recharging of plug-ins would not add to the peak load. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
JANUARY 28, 2009
Current Hybrids are natural donor platforms because they already have most of the needed electric propulsion components, so the conversion process deals primarily with integrating larger battery packs.A charger is also required, though ideally the existing motor controllers might be used as grid chargers. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption. Of course, this also has the merit of producing so-called “green hydrogen”.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
JANUARY 28, 2009
Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Where Can I Buy One? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?
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