Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In an effort to further understand and expand the possibilities of smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BMW of North America announced a second phase of its BMW ChargeForward program. Earlier post.)

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone. Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk All eyes are fixed on 2011.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

MINI E customers, based primarily in Los Angeles with a few in the New York City-area, will participate in the study. Tom Turrentine, director of UC Davis’ PHEV Research Center. Residential charging stations have been installed in the garages of MINI E drivers. miles on a single charge.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

The i8 Concept features a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drive with a system output of 260 kW and a range of up to 35 km (22 miles)in all-electric mode. The space requirements of the electric motor used in the BMW i3 Concept have been reduced by 40% compared with the motor used in the MINI E. Optional range extender. i8 Concept.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2009

The BMW MINI E is one of the most exciting and head turning electric car concepts and now it is being put to the test thanks to a partnership between BMW and the University of California at Davis. US field trials of the MINI E are already under way for two months, with BMW gathering data from the 450 MINI E drivers.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 24, 2009

As reported in the NY Times, “Chinese leaders have adopted a plan aimed at turning the country into one of the leading producers of hybrid and all-electric vehicles within three years, and making it the world leader in electric cars and buses after that.” Can I charge my new EV here? That would be a game changer.

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