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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

Green Car Congress

These vehicles will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Department of Energy, and will be located in Washington, DC; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA. Optimum fleet size. In doing so, the GSA shall consider existing Federal VAMs as appropriate.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

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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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

The 82 kilowatt-hour (kWh) nickel-manganese-cobalt battery can be charged 10-80% in 28 minutes using a 205 kW DC Fast charger. This combination resulted in strong recharging and a fun way to drive with limited touching of the brake pedal. The all-electric range (AER) is now up to 320 miles, a 20% range increase over the 2023 model.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

hours to fully recharge the battery. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. If you have no battery charge, the gasoline engine kicks in, resulting in the lower fuel economy number, but a bit of battery charge is reserved for extra boost when accelerating hard. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5

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