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Bill Ford: Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution; emphasis on green and smart technologies

Green Car Congress

These so-called megacities will present a unique challenge to personal mobility, threatening the economy, the environment, and even the health of their residents. We will need to view the automobile as one element of a transportation ecosystem. —Bill Ford. —Bill Ford. New innovation initiatives.

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Proposal for a Vehicle-Level Test Procedure to Measure Air Conditioning Fuel Use

Green Car Congress

At the upcoming SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit, John Rugh from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will present a paper proposing a vehicle-level test procedure to measure the fuel used by mobile air conditioning units. kWh Li-ion battery pack) from 18% to 30% in a worst case hot environment. Source: Rugh, 2010.

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Bush Uses Alternative Fuels

Plugs and Cars

Certainly not part and parcel of a serious exploration of the potential of grid electricity as an alternative to oil. The president, escorted by the chief executives from Detroit's Big Three, arrived 20 minutes late for yesterday's South Lawn event. Eight minutes later, he was on his way back inside. The discussion stayed on biofuels.

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Hertsgaard: It's Worse Than You Think

Plugs and Cars

Environmental author Mark Hertsgaard spoke at the San Francisco Department of Environment today. The young man who rang my doorbell for Environment California this evening should have been more than a naive enthusiast for wind and solar and more efficient cars. Will Toyota let GM be first to market with a plug-in?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. Let’s meet the candidates.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. Let’s meet the candidates.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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