Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

Once again, members on Rivian Forums have found new details hinting at what the EV automaker has in store next. According to a list of job locations for planning engineers, there are several potential spots picked out in Northern and Central California for the Rivian Adventure Network.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The largest public multi-standard electric vehicle charging facility in California officially opened in Santa Clara. The Santa Clara Electric Vehicle Charging Center, located at the city’s Tasman Parking Garage, features 48 Level 2 chargers and one DC Fast Charger.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

The California Energy Commission is funding a separate demonstration program of four additional MPGs through its Mobile Renewable Backup Generation Systems program to show how hydrogen-based mobile power can help offset the loss of energy during the planned power shutoffs used to mitigate wildfires throughout the state.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Separately, Producers Dairy, a Central California-based dairy processor and direct-to-store supplier, has placed an order for two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—anticipated to be the first commercial battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in California’s Central Valley. Producers Dairy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2019

The companies, ranging from popular grocery store chains to retail shopping centers, will help expand the availability of electric vehicle DC fast charging for customers who drive or are considering purchasing an EV. More than 20 of the new charging sites will be located in California.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

As the basis for the future e-BULLI the team chose a T1 Samba Bus produced in Hannover in 1966, which prior to its conversion spent half a century on the roads of California. In addition, the on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. to 22 kW, depending on electricity source.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 25, 2024

For companies like convenience stores and travel center chains that intend to add DC fast chargers to their sites, with or without NEVI funds, opting for a higher match percentage is a logical strategy. One-third (33%) of the 210 winning applications had match percentages of between 30% to 49%.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers. The Commission approved a $1.6-million

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

The NMC Li-ion battery pack in the electric Xcelsior stores up to 300 kWh, powering a 160 kW Siemens electric drive system. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately. The bus also as a converter to supply 24-volt DC power for power steering, interior fans, lights, and other accessories.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled a utility-scale sodium-sulfur battery energy storage system ( earlier post ) pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. The system has a 4 megawatt capacity, and can store more than six hours of energy.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. During the recent California heat wave, Nuvve helped to reduce peak demands on the grid through the Emergency Load Reduction Program, using bidirectional-capable school buses to feed energy back to the grid.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The California Energy Commission awarded $227,000 to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for a research project demonstrating how energy storage can be integrated into local microgrids. The polybromide complex separates from the catholyte aqueous phase as a high density oily liquid phase.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

It will be available in California beginning in September 2018 where significant vouchers for fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure exist. The LightningElectric fuel cell range extender uses hydrogen stored onboard in high-tech carbon fiber-wrapped pressure vessels equipped with sensors. —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Back in the 1800s, electricity distribution was a short-range business, driven by nearby DC generators. Folsom Powerhouse , in California, became the first facility to send high-voltage alternating current over long-distance transmission lines. If the AC generators failed, the facility had two small DC generators as backups.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Spark EV is also sold in California and Oregon, where sales totaled 1,145 in 2014. Three available levels of recharging capability include the industry’s first use of the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC fast charging, which charges 80% of the battery in just 20 minutes.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

TOU rate structures are more common for commercial customers, but are now rolling out to residential customers in states like California. In California and other areas of higher solar renewable energy penetration, supply and demand have shifted from midday as most expensive energy to early evenings when the sun doesn’t shine.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2022

It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 28, 2023

Today’s gas station is no longer just a row of pumps, but has typically expanded to a grocery store, coffee stop, ATM and car wash. Start with the store, stop or service and add the following EV charging station options as a bonus feature. per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while DC fast charging can cost between $0.20

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California. kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 8, 2024

According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 9, 2023

In one-directional charging, alternating current (AC) electricity is converted to direct current (DC) energy that’s stored in an EV battery to power the car. With a bidirectional charger, the converter can transform the car’s DC energy back into AC electricity and pass it along to another recipient.

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EV Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Level 2 chargers cost as little as $500 to $800 at stores like Amazon and Walmart and can be installed at home with the help of an electrician. Locate DC Fast Chargers near you. However, DC Fast Chargers are becoming increasingly available as public charging options because of their speed. See the next step.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

There’s a big push for zero emission trucks in California right now, in response to California’s new truck regulations. But it only took a few months for Nikola to set this up, which is key given the rapid rollout of electric trucks in California, especially for drayage (moving goods from port to distribution centers).

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EV Adoption

MAY 15, 2022

First, according to the AFDC database, as of May 15, 2022 there were 47,600 Level 2 and DC fast charging locations with more than 118,00 ports (charging connections – this language is yet another issue). And most of that was during about 5 road trips to and from Southern California. . million EVs (including PHEVs).

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The plug-in hybrid Elgin Broom Bear sweepers already have nicknames–borrowed from the Australian hard rock band AC/DC–Angus and Malcolm. It complies with all applicable vehicle Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Specifications (FMVSS) requirements, and adheres to the California Zero Emissions Powertrain certification program.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Advanced Magnet Lab (AML) is developing a reliable, contact-free current transfer mechanism from a stationary to a rotating electrode to allow direct current (DC) electrical machines, motors, and generators to achieve unprecedented power and torque density. University of California, San Diego. Georgia Tech Research Corporation.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 25, 2024

This type of charging would likely be found at retailers, truck stops, and roadside convenience stores , where EV drivers will exit the highway for a meal or rest stop before continuing their journey. Conversely, destination charging is needed at a traveler’s final destination, such as a hotel, resort, or conference center.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

IKEA plans to increase the number of ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet car chargers in its US stores. The furniture retailer has announced a partnership with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to install new charging stations in over 25 IKEA stores in the US.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. Electricity is a commodity that is bought and sold, and yet unlike most other commodities, it cannot easily be stored.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

kilowatt (kW) on-board charger that can charge up-to 115 KW when using either a 150 kW or 350 kW DC Fast Charger. Smooth Silent Power and All-Electric Driving Range The Mach-E comes in four models—Select, California Route 1, Premium and GT, with all-wheel drive (AWD) on all, and rear-wheel drive available in Select and Premium.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

The California Energy Commission runs the Demand Side Grid Support program, which is a key part of the state’s Strategic Reliability Reserve. Those who join the CalReady program through Sunrun will receive compensation for sharing their stored solar energy with the grid while Sunrun takes care of all the dispatching details.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

More than 600 Chevrolet dealers in the seven launch markets—California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington DC— will begin taking orders. For up to the first 40 miles, the Volt drives using only electricity stored in the 16 kWh lithium-ion pack. There may be a few operational exceptions to that.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2013

When the California “high speed” rail was approved, I was quite disappointed, as I know many others were too. This air is stored in onboard composite overwrap pressure vessels. The stored air is eventually consumed by the air bearings to maintain distance between the capsule and tube walls. Up to 0.44 Water is pumped at 0.30

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart uses Class 8 trucks to haul its trailers and deliver product to its stores. Energy that is generated during braking is captured and stored using regenerative braking. will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Earlier post.) In addition to the 2.0L

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EV Adoption

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

While having a large number of high-powered DC fast chargers is critical to achieving mainstream EV adoption, we also need to be very smart about how we build out charging infrastructure to support the regular, daily driving needs of Americans. True, and that is where affordable workplace and retail/mall charging also come into play.

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