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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

EV Connect

The proposals for each state are visible in this Joint Office of Energy and Transportation resource and they give a clear picture of the enormous diversity in EV charging nationwide: EV charging corridors account for less than 1,000 miles in 21 states (just 44 miles in Rhode Island). Installation, operation and maintenance.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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billion have been made available for transit improvements throughout the US. billion available for highway, transit, bridge, rail, shipyard and airport construction and repairs nationwide. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

Cars That Think

This article was first published as “Design case history: Apple’s Macintosh.” A PDF version is available on IEEE Xplore. The author spoke with many members of the design team in the months following the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh, however, Steve Jobs did not grant an interview for this article.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Plug In America. Description.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. The Toyota-designed carbon fiber hydrogen tanks have also undergone extreme testing to ensure their strength and durability in a crash.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Designed with the American driver in mind. Complimentary Maintenance Two years/25,000 miles.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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Changes include: Completely new battery design. The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2. The program will also offer Level 2 (240V) 16-amp and 30-amp home charging stations designed exclusively for the Prius Plug-in (UL-certified).

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