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Univ of Toronto study details impacts of interaction between driving patterns and electricity generation for WTW energy use and GHG emissions for PHEVs

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coal, hydro, natural gas) on well-to-wheel (WTW) energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Fuel efficiency, in turn, affects the magnitude of energy use and GHG emissions associated with each WTW stage. C1 is shorter than C2, which is shorter than C3).

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The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project

Baua Electric

The Tokyo-headquartered company has formed a new company called UBE C1 Chemicals America (UCCA) for its new US venture. The factory will be sited at Cornerstone Energy Park in Jefferson Parish, in the Greater New Orleans area, and around 300 construction jobs will be created. Get started here. –ad*

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A Guide to the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code

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Rules 234 B1, C1, D1 were revised to better present vertical and horizontal wind clearances, and to coordinate requirements with the new Table 234-7. Table 410-4 is based on the latest arc flash testing on live-front transformers. Rule 092A adds an exception allowing protection, control, and safety battery systems to not be grounded.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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liter four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated direct-injection spark-ignition engine with sufficient power to continue normal driving after most of the battery energy has been depleted by EV driving or during conditions when available battery power is low because of extreme temperatures. Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1. Click to enlarge.

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