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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. Retrofit technologies are already good enough to install in large vehicles. And no one asked what it would cost.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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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

Green Car Congress

We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. For example, the current electric system for a typical house has an installed capacity of 20kW.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

The proximate causes for the slow installation of transmission lines are the numerous competing federal and state interagency statutory requirements that must be followed. These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either CARB or the auto industry.”

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Auto component makers to double investments as global supply chains shift from China to India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Tyre maker Continental is scaling up its research and manufacturing capabilities for connected tech in India. It has now installed another one in Mexico, to cater to OEMs located in the USA since many of these are looking for alternatives to lessen their dependence on Chinese component manufacturers.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Installation will be made of thousands of in-home control devices and the necessary systems to fully automate home energy use. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Smart meters and substations will be integral.

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