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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

Green Car Congress

One in five EVs in the country are on the road in PG&E’s service area of Northern and Central California, where customers are often early adopters of new clean energy technologies. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

The Truth About Cars

Snow chains are a liability on clean pavement and are prone toward breaking at speeds above 30 mph. Tire pressure sensors are useful every time you’re driving, making it easier to rationalize the extra maintenance. Prolonged use (even at extremely low speeds) will also gradually chew up your tires and mar the pavement.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan. Lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel or natural gas vehicles. Better vehicle shapes also enhance aerodynamics and reducing drag.

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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

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. The known fuel technologies available today that are being researched and developed, which we must examine, are the following: 1.

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