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BMW to partner with Coulomb Technologies in Boston; Coulomb offering new cloud-based service plans, new dual-port charging stations

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BMW of North America and Coulomb Technologies announced that drivers of the BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be able to take advantage of the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area. The charging stations will be located in the Boston metropolitan area, primarily within the Route 495 Beltway.

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Study: Even small amounts of PM2.5 may have long-term health effects on developing fetus

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In a paper in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives , the researchers say the findings add to the growing evidence that the air a pregnant woman breathes could have long-term health consequences for her child and that current US Environmental Protection Agency air pollution standards may not be stringent enough. —Xiaobin Wang.

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Study: even relatively low levels of air pollution appear to affect a child’s lungs

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Rice, MD, MPH, an instructor at Harvard Medical School and lead author. levels in Boston have declined by more than 30% between 1996 and 2006. Kaufman, MD, MPH, of the University of Washington, in an accompanying editorial. —Mary B. Dr. Rice noted that PM 2.5 — Cora S. Sack, MD, and Joel D.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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Depending upon consumer response and demand, Toyota could consider contracting with Tesla for additional units, perhaps to be rolled out in cities such as Boston and New York, or in other California ZEV states. The RAV4 EV has two charge modes: Standard and Extended. Standard Mode. Let’s get one thing straight. Charging times.

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BMW ActiveE available for leasing in US in Fall 2011

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The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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Study links traffic-related pollution to risk of asthma in children

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Rice, MD, MPH, a pulmonary and critical care physician at BIDMC. In the Boston area, the presence of black carbon is linked to traffic-related pollution—as opposed to other regions where soot may come from a mix of sources. Co-authors included Nicole Liebman and Murray Mittleman MD, MPH of BIDMC; Sheryl L.

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Saab to Introduce 9-3 ePower EV Prototype at Paris Show; Fleet Tests in Sweden in 2011-2012

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Key to the projected longer range of 200 km are the Boston Power battery cells which have an energy storage density greater than the best currently used in EV applications, according to Saab. seconds, together with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Earlier post.) High energy density also contributes to a lower battery pack weight.

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