Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto’s government has set a very aggressive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by the year 2030.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one example in the opening plenary panel session, Peter Darbee, Chairman and CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation described the opportunity and challenges from his utility’s point of view. The impact from plug-in electric vehicles on the grid could be very substantial. kW—about three times the load.

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle. Charging-point software – EVs can draw charging current from “dumb” electric outlets. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 19, 2023

He named it after the Toronto neighborhood where he still lives — Thornhill Medical. MADM is a portable device (capable of functioning on extreme terrain) which connects to any ventilator to deliver gas anaesthesia. Then, based on the results, he developed new, highly efficient methods of delivering oxygen to patients.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

During acceleration, the pressurized gas pushes fluid out of the accumulator, actuating the axial piston unit, which now works as a motor. Bosch Rexroth is a division of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier in the areas of automotive, industrial, consumer goods and building technology.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

It’ll be interesting to see how their vehicles compare to all the rest in terms of efficiency. Bright Automotive says it soon release an electric car with a 100 mile per gallon plus plug-in – and the company says it will keep the car economically priced. At the end of this article, Prof. I’m still not convinced.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. For all subtopics, technologies may be applicable to compression ignition and/or spark ignition engines. DOE highly encourages applicants to collaborate and team with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial supplier. Click to enlarge.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 31, 2009

Our neighborhood is called the “Hollywood Riviera&# because of its beautiful hillside homes with idyllic ocean views framed by palm trees. We both know that 20% of California’s electric power is used just to move water from the North down here to the South and all the other places it goes.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Scottish inventor John Logie Baird had a lot of ingenious ideas, not all of which caught on. Baird’s starting point was an idea for an “electric telescope,” patented in 1885 by German engineer Paul Nipkow. Each line would be encoded as an electrical signal. But Baird earned his spot in history with the televisor.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Transform our energy supply base to low CO 2 fuels because “ eventually our environmental damage [needs to be] brought under control but my concern is that is all we talk about ,” Heywood advised—and transformational changes take decades, not years, to implement. “ We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Littelfuse has seen designs using 32 V fuses for 600 V systems, and companies using industrial fuses because high-voltage automotive-qualified fuses aren’t available.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

There are eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. For decades the cruise industry has been criticized for its negative impact on the environment. 27 — is the size of a small city. as a viable marine fuel.

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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? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? Where Can I Buy One?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

a developer of range-extended electric vehicle powertrains for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ( earlier post ), has unveiled the Fulcrum, a new proprietary turbine generator for use in its Route family of electric powertrains (Route for Class 3-6, Route HD for Class 7-8). Wrightspeed Inc., Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has ordered 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles as part of its agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) to launch a heavy-duty natural gas truck rental and leasing project in Southern California. Ryder System, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications. Electronville: High-Amperage Energy Storage Device-Energy Storage for the Neighborhood. Earlier post.)

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Decided to completely ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in California from 2035, when all new vehicles must be an electric or plug-in hybrid. Drivers will still be able to continue to buy and sell pre-owned gas-powered cars. Ensuring access to charging stations is also key to ramping up electric vehicle sales.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

liter DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 12, 2022

While I was aware of this trend — I see it loud and clear in my own neighborhood — I hadn’t realized how wide-spread this trend actually was in the US. 25% of people with 2-car garages don’t park in them at all (US Department of Energy). They include Urban Electric , Trojan Energy , and Rolec. Image Source: Urban Electric.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. SOLAR FINANCING – WHO GETS IT AND WHO DOESN’T. Ted Flanigan, EcoMotion.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 8, 2008

And the work they’re doing brings California’s leading edge fight against global warming right into my neighborhood and into my home. We’re all under the mandates of the AB32, our groundbreaking Global Warming Solutions law that calls for all of California to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions back to 1990 levels.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2023

The board says it’s targeting big rigs and heavier work vehicles because they represent 6 percent of all vehicles in California while making up 25 percent of the vehicle-related emissions. We’re one step closer to achieving healthier neighborhoods and cleaner air for all Californians,” he said in a statement.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

There are proponents of each method and, though all three could be used, it is possible that one or more might never make it in the real world or that another method might come to the fore. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Similarly, such mandates and incentives will drive the market for electric cars for a while. The Oregon Legislature is contemplating bills that provide credits for both manufacturers and purchasers of electric cars. It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries.

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