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Re-charging at Ufford Park

EV Driver

Ufford Park have had their very own EV charge point on the EV Driver Network for just over a year now and we were eager to hear, first hand, about what it’s been like to have a charge point at their Hotel. Let’s start at the beginning - what was it that initially enticed you to get an EV charge point installed at Ufford Park?

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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After purchasing a Tesla Model 3 in December 2019 and putting it to work in February 2020 , Westport PD spokespeople said that the all-electric sedan has already exceeded expectations for performance , cost savings, and environmental benefits. All of these have been analyzed in detail,” the department said.

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How Are EVs Part of Environmental Justice?

Clean Fleet Report

Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk : Since when is the transition to electric vehicles an “environmental justice” issue? Balducci, Troy, NY The poorest members of our society are likely to benefit the least from a widespread transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for a few reasons. Forth Mobility.

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Paul Scherrer Institute and Toyota RD team finds tiny memory effect in Li-ion batteries; implications for vehicle battery management systems

Green Car Congress

The memory effect of the battery is written in a cycle with partial charging (here, 50% of the battery’s storage capacity) followed by complete discharge. In the subsequent cycle, the memory effect is evident through an overvoltage (small “bump”) at precisely the same point at which the partial charging cycle terminates.

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Why DC Fast Charging Stations are Essential For Long-Distance EV Travel?

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In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity because of their eco-friendly features. This is extremely true for long-distance travel, where electric vehicles need to travel hundreds of miles in just a single trip. This is where Setec DC fast charging stations come in as a game-changer.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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NEDC Vs WLTP: How EV Ranges Are Estimated Around The Globe & Why Bother About The Tests

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When choosing an EV, the range is a crucial factor for buyers of electric vehicles. Let’s look at them one by one What Are The Main EV Test Standards There are mainly 3 mainstream testing standards used by manufacturers worldwide to determine and quantify an electric vehicle’s range. Is that all?

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