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The Volt in Winter

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Typical northern winters take an even bigger toll on battery-powered vehicles than on traditional internal combustion-powered cars and trucks. The Volt has several features designed to minimize the drain on the lithium-ion battery while still affording occupant comfort.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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The Mirage’s design focused on compactness, affordability, and high fuel efficiency in order to fit the needs of emerging markets as an affordable entry-level model as well as needs of advanced markets for fuel efficiency and low-CO 2 emissions.

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ANSI releases version 2 of EV Standardization Roadmap

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Affordability: Cost is a critical issue which must be continually addressed in order for EVs to become widely accepted and broadly penetrate the consumer market. Interoperability: The ability to recharge anywhere in a secure fashion will greatly enhance EV driver flexibility and user convenience.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. The Residential Energy Cube contains all electronics and strings of PbC batteries. Source: NS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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This renewable production capacity is increasingly important to ensure the existing power grid can accept more renewable sources. The ability to carry more energy on-board the fuel cell vehicle in comparison to a battery powered car means that the fuel cell vehicles have greater range.

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These Courses Will Sharpen Your Knowledge On 6 Emerging Technologies

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Minigrids offer a reliable, affordable solution to bring power to remote communities. The grids are designed to distribute electricity generated by solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage, hydropower, diesel generators, and other renewable sources. Two-thirds of this population live in sub-Saharan Africa.

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