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New York Turn On

Plug In Partners

Turn on the Electric Road By DAVID MORRIS Published: October 8, 2006 Minneapolis LAST summer, New York State took a page from California’s playbook, using state policy to jump-start a 21st century automobile industry. The current hybrid is an entirely gasoline-powered vehicle with an electric motor assist.

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A brief discussion of the history of EV charging technology

Setec Powerr

When these cars ran out of power, the battery was usually removed from the car and installed back in the vehicle after charging in the Battery room. In addition, many homes were not connected to electricity until the early 20th century, so charging an electric car at home was impossible.

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

Green Car Congress

Solutions may incorporate localized energy storage or electricity generation schemes, but should strive to keep both installation and operations costs low. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure cybersecurity. Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) present a new cybersecurity vulnerability to the US transportation sector and the electricity grid.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Thats short-sighted.

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