The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. The study suggested battery-electric sales comprised 8.6 There’s plenty of overlap between the two groups.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We’ve discussed on this blog the numerous advantages of installing EV chargers at your commercial property. DCFCs can charge a battery from empty to almost full in under an hour, and are best for places where a quick charge is required. These charging stations require 480V of power and are most often used for fleets or near highways.

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Blink Charging

MARCH 1, 2023

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. Learn more about the EV tax credit.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 8, 2024

According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 11, 2007

But now the central government, long hostile to alternative-fueled vehicles (it has cracked down on vegetable-oil fueled cars), "decided to buy a G-Wiz and carry out its own crash test after becoming concerned by the rapid growth in sales." City government under Ken Livingston has been encouraging use of such cars.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year, the $7,500 Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit returned with new restrictions: while there was no longer a per-manufacturer sales cap, 2023 introduced new requirements for maximum MSRP, battery components, and consumer’s adjusted gross income (AGI).

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Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

T his has been a good week for new advanced battery announcements. Batteries , it can be argued, are much more energy-efficient, delivering as much as three times more power from the electricity grid to the wheels as fuel cell vehicles are able to.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

T his story comes from the Energy Blog. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Just as conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars measure fuel by the gallon, EV owners measure their energy consumption in kWh. This metric quantifies the energy transferred to an EV’s battery during charging, similar to filling up an ICE vehicle. In Pennsylvania , there is an existing alternative fuel tax in effect.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A certain percentage of the value of the battery’s critical minerals must be either extracted or processed in the US or in a country that has a free-trade agreement with the US; or the battery must be recycled within North America. From 2026-2029, the minimum battery component requirement increases 10% each year.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A couple of federal funding programs that pertain to truck stops and roadside convenience stores are: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction? htm Advocates of the Th! htm Advocates of the Th!

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. Today’s electric vehicles, which averaged 291 miles of range in 2022 , have more than enough battery capacity to meet the daily needs of most drivers. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2011

Indian Autos Blog. In 2010, the automaker had said that it was establishing battery-electric vehicle demo fleets in different regions around the world using different vehicles. The demonstration vehicle will be used by GM India to showcase the effectiveness of battery electric vehicle technology in India. Earlier post.)

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Blink Charging

JULY 5, 2023

Charging Cost Formula In a blog on this topic, Investopedia suggests using this formula: Charging Cost = (VR/RPK) x CPK. You can expect to take a few hours to charge your battery at a Level 2 charger, while a DCFC will be able to charge it in under an hour. EV drivers can enjoy tax credits and lower maintenance costs.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at five things you can do decrease EV Charging station costs and cut OPEX and CAPEX so you can offer affordable pricing to customers, attract more drivers to your network, and minimize upfront costs. Use local battery storage to capture grid energy when prices are lowest. In the U.S.,

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Blink Charging

AUGUST 31, 2023

As the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) notes , “battery, motor, and associated electronics require little to no regular maintenance… there are fewer fluids, such as engine oil, that require regular maintenance… [and] brake wear is significantly reduced due to regenerative braking.”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.,

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And in a true smart grid, electric cars will not only be able to draw on electricity to run their motors, they will also be able to do the reverse: send electricity stored in their batteries back into the grid when it is needed. We will own the battery. We will always own the batteries,&# said Mr. Thesen.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Fisker's high end-plug in CNET News Blog Posted by Michael Kanellos Fisker Automotive. It will go about 50 miles on a battery charge , which isn't far, but the car will also come with a built-in gas engine that exists primarily to charge the battery. Think of it as a marriage between the Chevy Volt and the Tesla Roadster.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Are the batteries recyclable?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

April 10, 2009 10:09 am Link It amazes me that in the vast debate about electric cars world wide including here in Norway, no one ever mention the fact that the batteries in such cars need replacement in no more than five years. So imagine a million electric cars on US roads which all need to change these batteries in say 2015.

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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

In our latest blog post, EVmatch advisor Jeff Pickett takes a deep dive into the landmark bill, looking at what the IRA means for climate change mitigation and the EV industry. Honda announced just days ago that it has struck a deal with Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution to build a $4.4

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. with battery suppliers A123Systems and EnerDel Inc. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis.

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