The Truth About Cars

JULY 10, 2023

“We don’t need jobs,” said Fred Chapman, a 62-year-old toolmaker, when interviewed by Reuters about a new battery factory Ford wants to build near Marshall, Michigan. “I billion BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, announced earlier this year as a part of Ford’s push in its EV ambitions. At issue is the $3.5

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. It had a 264 kWh battery pack powering the tractor’s twin motors with more than 4,000 lb-ft of torque and a range estimated at up to 150 miles. A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Make sure to check-out the heartbeat lights and how the exterior mirrors light up as you approach the Niro.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

The proposed EDI research includes design, optimization manufacturing, testing/validation, and demonstration of the PHEV powertrain (EDI Drive) and battery pack with 40 miles of all-electric range (AER). The inline form factor allows the drivetrain to integrate into any light-, medium- or heavy-duty vehicle design.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

EDI’s utility solution set is expansive, now spanning Class 3 light duty, Class 4-6 medium duty, and Class 7-8 heavy-duty commercial work trucks. Continuing that trend, EDI recently added the light-duty work truck to its PHEV lineup, giving utility and telecom providers access to a wider range of vehicles to meet their needs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2010

battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2010

The EcoRide BE-35 is a fast-charge, 35' battery-electric transit bus that replaces traditional diesel buses. The neighborhood-friendly EcoRide BE-35 also reduces noise pollution to a fraction of that produced by today’s traditional diesel buses. Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2010

In addition to Balqon’s current combined product line, Balqon and Mol plan to jointly develop an all electric product configuration for on-road applications in Europe that will incorporate Balqon’s proprietary drive system and high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs. Balwinder Samra, president and CEO of Balqon Corporation.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Read on as we bust those myths and shed some light on the state of EV charging today. With the continuing improvement in battery technology, we can expect that distance to increase over time. MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

This funding has been divided between two Funding Opportunity Announcements: Recovery Act - Transportation Electrification (DE-FOA-0000026); and Recovery Act - Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative (DE-FOA-0000028). Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Components.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Environmental Footprint of Scrap Car Recycling Perils of Abandoned Vehicles Abandoned and forsaken vehicles stand as silent environmental culprits, occupying spaces and leaking hazardous substances like oil, antifreeze and battery acids into the surroundings. Education becomes the catalyst for change.

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Cars Cash For Clunkers Environment Pollution 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. AOI 4: Develop Advanced Cells and Design Technology for Electric Drive Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The system features a front-mounted generator that converts mechanical power to electricity and continuously charges the drive battery, while a Power Drive Unit (PDU) helps to convert the electric power and send it to the front motor. The engine delivers 117 hp @ 4500 rpm, with 137 lb-ft (186 N·m) of torque.

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Green Authority

AUGUST 9, 2022

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. However, you won’t be able to ride for more than an hour, as the 24V battery lasts for 40 minutes of continuous riding. Battery life: Up to 40 mins. Amp 3-Prong Battery Charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2020

Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Public Service issued a report recommending the establishment of a statewide utility-supported “Make-Ready” Program that would provide incentives to light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment and infrastructure (EVSE&I) for both Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Headlamps and other types of flashlights : If you’re going camping or need to do any driving at night, it’s imperative that you bring along some kind of light source , such as a headlamp or a flashlight. Insect Repellent : Mosquitoes and other insects can be a real pain, especially if you’re camping out in the wilderness.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 19, 2023

Dr. Joe Fisher is devoted to the light side of human ingenuity, medicine. He named it after the Toronto neighborhood where he still lives — Thornhill Medical. All of this, in a device measuring only 84 cm x 14 cm x 25 cm, weighing about 21 kilograms (including interchangeable batteries) which can be slung across the shoulder.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Amid flashing lights, blasting techno music, and vamping supermodels sat a couple of Renault Zoes, the then-new electric subcompact. I well remember the first time I saw a Renault Twizy. Wandering along the Champs Elysees in Paris in the spring of 2012, I happened upon a Renault showroom hosting an electric car extravaganza.

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EV Connect

APRIL 17, 2023

In light of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act and the NEVI program, new data from BloomberNEF predicts that EV sales will make up more than 50% of car purchases by 2030. neighborhoods and business districts. is on the fast track toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption. That represents a huge win for the EV movement.

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Power Grid Grid Electric Cars Power 59

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

The overarching question was not whether the light-duty transportation sector would electrify to a significant degree, but when. Topics covered the expected gamut of policy (especially carbon policy), infrastructure, batteries and consumers. Infrastructure, recharging and business models. —Peter Darbee. —Dan Ford.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The city has provided incentives for the purchase of both EVs and charging ports, the installation of heat-pump water heaters , and the installation of solar and battery-storage systems. As in Palo Alto, it will likely be blown transformers or constantly flickering lights that signal there is an EV charging-load issue.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

The total number of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)—low-speed street-legal electric vehicles—on the world’s roadways will grow from 479,000 in 2011 to 695,000 by 2017, a 45% increase, according to a new forecast by Pike Research. Annual worldwide NEV sales by region, 2011–2017. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

“The slimming of the battery essentially comes because of a focus on weight, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, new construction materials and other design factors, he said in an interview. How can you quickly improve the performance of the battery in an electric car? By Michael Kanellos, for Greentech Media. by: Michael Kanellos.

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Plug-in Bright Automotive Plug Cars 124

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

GM and ABB partnered to produce a prototype back-up power storage unit that repackages five used Volt batteries into a modular unit that becomes an uninterruptible power supply and grid power balancing system. a community energy storage system—built from five used Chevrolet Volt batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volt GM Energy 348

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

Priority given to recently closed facilities or facilities in danger of closing SEC 133 Inclusion of Electric Drive in Energy Policy Act of 1992 Adds PHEVs, hybrids, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles to list of those vehicles receiving credit under Epact fleet requirements. T here has been a lot of news too!

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 17, 2022

What if going wireless enabled you to prolong the life of your batteries, to achieve the same range with a smaller battery pack, and to charge the same number of vehicles with fewer charging stations? I could drive a Class 8 truck over a light-duty charger, and it will activate one pad of that truck and still charge.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For those who don’t have $3,000 in their pocket for a flagship electric scooter that can leave cars in their dust at traffic lights, the Apollo Go is still quite appealing.

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Motor Motors Motoring Neighborhood 52

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For instance, in our jurisdiction, to install electric vehicle infrastructure, we don’t have to obtain approval from the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), whereas Duke and Florida Power & Light do. Part of the reticence about getting into vehicle-to-grid was the battery warranties. Factor at a rate of 0.33

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2023

Analyzing the Energy Impact of a Critical Technology Light detection and ranging—or lidar—is one of the most well-known staples of autonomous vehicle technology. However, these sensors use a fair amount of energy, so doesn’t that impact an EV’s efficiency or battery life? Tech: Does Lidar Impact EV Efficiency?

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Green Authority

JUNE 24, 2022

The GXL V2 is fun for neighborhood trips, provides 12 miles per charge, and performs best on flat pavement. Any steep inclines will slow it down and drain the battery faster. A basic LED screen displays battery life and speed. Do you have hardly any hills in your neighborhood? Does it rarely rain where you live?

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MPH Neighborhood Affordable Charging 52

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimates that the USA will require 28 million charging ports to accommodate a “mid-adoption scenario” of 33 million EVs on the road by 2030. How Many Charging Stations Will America Install?

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Store Installation Electric Vehicles Tax Credit 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Space-Hub was developed under the theme of “augmenting people’s daily lives” with a spacious cabin using Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” development approach. A new in-house-developed electric drive unit delivers up to 93% efficiency from battery to wheels over long distances.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 23, 2022

megawatt battery pack, is just the first earth-moving step in Anglo American’s NuGen project aimed at replacing its global fleet of 400 diesel mining trucks with hydrogen-powered versions. Together, those trucks consume about one million liters of diesel fuel each year. Husky UGV robots. Auto Body Arms Race.

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Gas Hydrogen Neighborhood Climate Change 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

While a state law passed in 2014 requires that 10% of CVRP funds be allocated to disadvantaged communities, Rubin and St-Louis found that residents of neighborhoods with a majority Hispanic or African American population are less likely to have applied for, and therefore be benefiting from, clean vehicle rebates, even when income is held constant.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

of torque, powered by a 77-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery. The battery is charged through a plug-in port offering three basic charging speeds. Driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. State Of Charge (SOC): 52% battery remaining.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The production version of the i3. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) A robust thermoplastic outer skin is attached onto this compartment, allowing extensive freedom in design.

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