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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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PSA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for start-stop systems

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Start-stop systems shut off engines while the vehicle is at rest and restart it instantly and automatically upon re-engaging the gas pedal and are one of the most cost-effective and efficient means of optimizing fuel economy. Lead-acid batteries, the most common battery choice, are low-cost, easily available and relatively safe.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. Questions were raised at the panel related to driving range and storage for electric and fuel cell vehicles.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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These new powertrains deliver greater performance and efficiency, and sit alongside the Sportage’s range of gasoline engines. An advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU) calculates the most efficient use of available energy and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries.

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Blue Bird unveils two new electric school buses at the 2017 STN Expo; partners Adomani and EDI

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Blue Bird unveiled two new electric-powered school buses at the STN Tradeshow in Las Vegas: a Type A Micro Bird G5 electric-powered school bus and an all-new electric Type D chassis which will power its Type D All-American rear engine (RE) school bus. —Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. Earlier post.)The

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

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Now they’re rolling under their own power. However, shockwaves rumbled through the EV industry in 2021 as founder and executive chairman Trevor Milton faced fraud charges for duping investors into buying the company’s stock. Trevor Milton (in 2017, image from Wikipedia). According to the U.S.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7

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