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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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Presently, 19 different models of PEVs from 10 different manufacturers are available for purchase in California, but only three of these models are available nationally. The magnitude of these disparities is extraordinary by industry standards and indicate the problem is likely systemic.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). Even if I couldnt see, Id be able to hear the sound of the tires well before that car got to me. I have stated the same before.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. Think has established a U.S. before 2010.

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

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Of course, everything has its drawbacks and one problem with charging at home is that it is not an option available for some city dwellers. Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse.

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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Three-phase AC is readily available in many parts of Europe, and is used in those areas to power high-demand appliances. DC quick charging will be available for VW’s battery electric vehicles, but not for their plug-in hybrids: PHEV usage patterns, in the company’s opinion, renders DC charging “unnecessary”. Mitsubishi i-MiEV).

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