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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

Green Car Congress

The company says that the cost of a 14V, 6-cell supercapacitor module for stop-start would be around US$60. The downside is the increased number of starts over a Stop-Start vehicle’s life—potentially more than 100 per day—which means a standard car battery may last less than 18 months, the company notes. Source: CAP-XX.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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P G & E Plugs Drive

Plug In Partners

million customers in California to pressure car manufacturers to mass-produce electric vehicles that can be plugged right into a standard home socket. The bottom line is, electricity is cleaner, cheaper and domestic ,” Geller said. The technology is available today. wants its 5.1 This could be done immediately.”

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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

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. As shown in Figure 1, for electricity, the PHEV can plug into a standard existing electrical outlet, and for supplementary power it can fill its tank from a standard, ubiquitous and familiar fuel station.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Battery swapping has its critics. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.