Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Every kWh/m of energy consumption that can be shaved makes the car cheaper (needing fewer battery cells to go the same distance), lighter (less battery weight) and more efficient (less weight means lower rolling resistance). The more streamlined the car, the longer the range for the same battery. Tech: Coastdown Testing.

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Range Aptera MPH Mercedes 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Electric car company Aurica Motors, which plans to retool the NUMMI plant in California to build not only electric cars but compatible battery charging stations ( earlier post ), has entered two partnerships in support of its mission. Motive develops concept vehicles for major automakers such as Dodge, Hyundai, Suzuki, Chrysler, and Toyota.

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Manufacturer Companies Electric Cars Motor 186

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

If the hybrids engine starts operating, at higher speeds or throttle demands or lower battery levels, the control system automatically stops the external synthesis. Other than sports car wanna-bes, modern cars are so quiet that you hear tire/wind noise much more than engines. I have stated the same before.

Hybrid 30

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). Volt will survive and prosper,” G.M.’s

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Volt Green Electric Cars 2009 42