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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

One key technological advancement enhancing the EV experience is the advent of On-Board Chargers (OBCs). Firstly, the convenience factor is paramount as it allows EV owners to recharge their vehicles at home or any location with access to an AC power outlet. Dinesh Arjun is the CEO and Co-founder of Raptee Energy.

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Use of onboarding chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

One key technological advancement enhancing the EV experience is the advent of On-Board Chargers (OBCs). Firstly, the convenience factor is paramount as it allows EV owners to recharge their vehicles at home or any location with access to an AC power outlet. Dinesh Arjun is the CEO and Co-founder of Raptee Energy.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Winterkorn made the remarks during a presentation at the 17 th Handelsblatt-Jahrestagung in Munich on 3 July, during which he outlined VW’s approach to future mobility in the current context of the economic crisis, pessimism about the industry and technology potential. We have a huge technological potential, despite the crisis.

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A brief discussion of the history of EV charging technology

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Since the first appearance of the electric vehicle (EV) in the mid-19th century, humanity has not given up on the exploration of EV charging technology. Today I will take you through the process of charging technology development. Looking back, many technologies now and 50 years ago have mostly stayed the same.

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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million for early-stage research of advanced vehicle technologies. ( million for early-stage research of advanced vehicle technologies. ( Vulnerability is created by the need for data sharing between the EV, the recharging or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), and the electric grid. Topic 2: Materials (up to $6 million).

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History: Electric Cars: The Golden Age

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With the recent growth of the electric automobile industry , it’s no surprise that EVs are a hot topic of conversation. There are environmental benefits to this green technology, as electric vehicles help to reduce our carbon emissions. Cars during this time were powered by one of three methods : steam, gasoline or electricity.