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Green and Connected: CAR White Paper Explores Interaction of Vehicle Communications and Electrification of Powertrains

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Specific to GEVs, this requires smart meters either at the charging point or on the vehicle to connect the vehicle to the energy delivery system. Applications can include grid-balancing strategies, service area charging and tracking, and vehicle charging monitoring and control strategies. The initial grid-enabled model.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) : A 1.4L

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GM Proposes Electric Car Plug Standard - GoodCleanTech

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"In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in ecosystem must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market," GM said on its company FastLane blog. What an arrogant lark! Enter Yours Today!

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