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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017. 4.6%), and Delaware (4.5%). penetration, respectively. Southern California: 2.90.

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GE Aviation hits Farnborough at full throttle; $7.5B in R&D investments since 2010; ceramic matrix composites and 3D printing

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The recently certified CFM LEAP-1B engines are being flight tested on the new Boeing 737 MAX for entry into service in 2017 ( earlier post ). With these new engines, GE is introducing break-through technologies such as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and components produced with the additive manufacturing process.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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The number of fuel cell units manufactured in Asia continued to grow steadily, rising from about 13,500 units in 2011 to roughly 22,000 units in 2012. The number of fuel cells manufactured in North America also grew in 2012, rising to about 6,000 units in 2012. Light duty vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas is just one EPA approval away from first deliveries

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Tesla’s Model Y made in Austin will also be a 2022 Model Y, which would mean it would technically align with the EPA’s Certificates of Conformity, especially as the geographic location of manufacture does not determine whether a vehicle conforms to the EPA’s standards or not. ” What were the changes Tesla made exactly?

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EV Charging Basics for Property Developers

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Separate connectors are used for DC Quick Charge, which vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer. The tax credit is retroactive and can be applied to installations made as early as 2017. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Salt River Project. Maryland Energy Administration.

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Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs

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Fast-forward to 2017. When you look at things like controllers, motors, e-axles, really not too many manufacturers are out there. I watched the BMW i3s at Delaware University [an early V2X pilot], and my mind was blown. It’s 10 times worse in commercial trucks because…every single truck manufacturer has their own inlet.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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“I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware.

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