The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I’d probably choose a non-Morizo package as I still have people who like me and would want to ride with me, but that Toyota can build and sell such an uncompromising car (five-door hatch with just two seats!) It also has 40 miles of electric range and an updated Google-based infotainment system that is more responsive than before.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

A combination of factors has driven the recent interest in developing electric, or partially electric vehicles, including the Obama administration’s push to have 1 million rechargeable vehicles on U.S. Department of Energy to help build the new Model S. Tesla said it will build the new car in California.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 20, 2007

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. The buzz about the Volt has generated automaker PR reactions. One big corporate "ME TOO!" Daimler/Chrysler has dusted off its long ago announced Sprinter PHEV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Hosted by Back to Google News China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles 1 day ago BEIJING (AFP) — China?s Li said although the market in new energy vehicles was yet to take off due to the lack of a large-scale battery recharging network or sufficient government subsidies, the firm is confident it can make a difference.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Once the oil pressure builds up to a sufficient level, we run the engine at zero load, at which point we disconnect the two again. 240-volt charging replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes; recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours. Driver Assistance.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. I imagine there will be tax incentives to build green generators when were at that stage.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

3 David Herron said on March 16th, 2009 at 12:31 am Fast recharge will require huge power levels. To recharge 20 kilowatt-hours of capacity in 5 minutes requires 240 kilowatts of electricity. But besides that, the only electronics potentially benefiting from THIS breakthrough are RCs and household rechargeable batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

“A car must be able to be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France,&# she was quoted saying in an edition of Die Welt to appear Monday. Digg StumbleUpon Facebook MindBodyGreen Hugg Care2 BlinkList Newsvine reddit Furl Tailrank Ma.gnolia Google Bookmarks Yahoo! by RSS or sign up by email.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. if it happens, may throw a lot of government money at building even more and faster. They may never become law, but if they do, they would build more charging stations. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. if it happens, may throw a lot of government money at building even more and faster. They may never become law, but if they do, they would build more charging stations. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

However, that party is really kicking into gear now, and all of the things that led me to come up with the EV ARC—my knowledge of what it takes to build infrastructure, go through permitting, environmental impact and also the understanding I had of the utility grid’s limitations—were what led me to build the product in the first place.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

And while it’s improved, the build quality doesn’t match the big boys (you don’t have to look far to spot glitches). No, it’s not practical or family friendly, but who cares, it’s an EV that brings genuine joy, and one that gives any Tesla a proper spanking in terms of build quality and driver involvement.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Furthermore, while the "trade-offs of economics and performance are all going the same direction, where it is now feasible to build an EV for the middle class," Paredis observes, there is little consensus over the best way to design smart, affordable EVs over the next decade. Additional vehicle elements are also simplified.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Nissan plans to build the Leaf in Tennessee eventually.).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Why build charging stations without a sufficient number of EVs? Infrastructure is often taken for granted, while the glamour goes to consumer brands Apple, Google and Facebook — all of which, of course, would collapse without that unsung Internet networking infrastructure. The startups are working on a variety of solutions.

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Plug In India

APRIL 28, 2021

Most rechargeable cylindrical cells use a chemistry with a nominal voltage around 3.7 PURE believes in building long term relationships with its vendors, so that all can benefit from learning curves. How they interact with each other, their environment is as important as the materials science that goes behind building them.

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Plug Me In

APRIL 9, 2024

’ For centuries, travellers crossing the vast desert have come here to shelter and drink fresh water to recharge for the arduous journey. I took a screenshot and uploaded it to Google Images, and immediately Google knew this place was Ben Amera. This village in a gorge was once known as ‘Paradise in Hell.’

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The initial funding has come from serious investors, including Idealab, the business incubator of entrepreneur Bill Gross, as well as google.org, the green-investments arm of Google. That, Lisa Lawn said, would not be practical for someone who drove as much as she did each day.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Virtually all the world’s bigmotor manufacturers are building prototypes using lithium-ion batteries butso far they have reached production only in a few low-volume models. Witha 60-mile range, most felt the need to recharge after 30 miles or so.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

If youre a stickler for electric vehicles, there is an electric scooter that will travel up to 60 miles and can be recharged in 3 hours. My Vespa scooter gets 100 miles to the gallon and can carry two people and two bags of groceries under the seat. Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! You can buy it now. Video Web 2.0

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Better Place is building stations in San Francisco, Hawaii, Israel, and Denmark to swap out 1,000 pound batteries in a car wash type set up. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix. The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Utilities could avoid building more dirty peaking power plants. SZ (1) 6753.T

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Written by Josie Garthwaite 9 Comments Posted March 31st, 2009 at 5:00 am in Automotive Before unveiling the concept version of its Model S sedan, an $57,400 electric car that Tesla Motors wants to build using loans from the Department of Energy, the startup said the Model S battery would be designed to handle rapid charging.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

The new plug-in vehicle will be able to exceed highway speed limits, go 100 miles on a charge and recharge in four to eight hours using a 220-volt line, similar to those for clothes dryers, said Mark Perry, director of product planning for Nissan North America. Nissan plans to roll out the car in 12 to 15 markets next year, Perry said.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links.

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