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Coca-Cola adding 6 eStar electric trucks to North American delivery fleet

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The new eStar trucks will be deployed in San Francisco, New York City, Washington, D.C. The eStar trucks run up to 100 miles per charge and can be fully recharged in six to eight hours. The eStar vehicles have been purpose-built for electric power with a low center of gravity and strategic battery placement.

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. to develop and test a 25 kWh prototype battery system based on nanostructured polymer electrolytes. Commissioners approved $600,000 to Seeo Inc. Seeo is contributing $5.6

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. – February 23, via CNET Roadshow.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has two main ways the battery is charged–plugging in or through regenerative braking when slowing or stopping. kilowatt onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. San Diego to San Francisco?

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery has a combined 323 hp and 369 lb.-ft. hours 480V Level 3 Not Available Easy overnight charging Even at the Level 1 charge rate, the battery will be topped-off by plugging it in overnight, just like you do every night with a mobile phone. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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These vehicles will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Department of Energy, and will be located in Washington, DC; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA. In addition, the VAM shall address composition for agencies’ light-duty fleets based on their missions.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Also, its liquid cooled battery pack, developed with tailored A123 Systems Li-ion iron phosphate cells and GM controls, can handle multiple DC fast charges daily without impact on battery life. We don’t need as much battery. Driving on hills, L does a splendid job of re-topping the battery.

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