Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) constructed an optimization model to determine the optimal vehicle design and allocation of conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles to drivers in order to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions. Relative to our base case of $3.30/gal Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2016

The shelf-life of stored charge in rechargeable devices does not scale linearly with maximum SP and has led to trends referred to as ‘range-anxiety’, ‘compulsive charging’, etc. The membrane allowed the batteries to function normally, but reduced charge loss to zero when the batteries were not in use. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

China’s stated policy is to lead the world in the development of clean transportation and we intend to produce thousands of hybrid and electric vehicles.” Industry-leading operating temperature range: Discharge -40°C to 70°C; charge -20°C to 60°C. —Fang Qing, general manager of Beijing Electric Vehicle Company. Earlier post.)

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 3, 2010

Nine United States regions will receive 4,600 free chargers for public and private use through the ChargePoint America program, funded in part by $15 million in stimulus funds administered by the Energy Department. The worst case is that the recipient of the free charging station pays for installation.”. Would-be buyers of E.V.’s

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 5, 2010

automaker to offer a hybrid model, said on Dec. Local utility RheinEnergie AG will supply vehicle-charging stations for the test, which is being financed by the German government’s economic-stimulus package, Dudenhoeffer said. The company is already trying out battery-powered vehicles in London, Meier said. Ford, the first U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Consumers here and elsewhere soon will be able to choose between two types of electric vehicles: the plug-in hybrid and the all-electric car. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

ZAP hopes to leverage a stimulus from the government for plug-in forms of transportation. The Chinese State Council General Office announced that it intends to raise its annual production capacity to 500,000 all-electric cars, hybrids and buses by the end of 2011.

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 6, 2006

The cars I'm talking about are known as " plug-in hybrids." They are similar to hybrids like the Toyota Prius, but they have bigger batteries and at night would be plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet to charge the batteries. that converted a regular Prius to a plug-in hybrid. This can be done right now.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

To address the “range anxiety&# of prospective electric-car consumers in the US, a number of states, namely California, Oregon, and Hawaii, as well as private companies, are working to develop and install public charging stations on a large scale. IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Mass.,

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Quicke sidenote: PHEV3A as an acronym now encompasses the Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona (PHEV3A) EVducational Tour (tho it could change, depending on sponsorship to AAA Tour de AZ, or even eTour de AZ). Maybe the "Spirit" can grab an opportunity charge from a common 110-volt AC outlet.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Outlet voltages won’t always be the same and the weather will vary based on location, but the vehicle’s charge cord plug and how you use it should always remain the same - regardless of make or model. The SAE standard for this is called J1772. Earth2Tech] Omniture Launches Viral Video Measurement [NewTeeVee] Can New York Save Broadband?

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Interestingly enough, the Automotive Class is "into" the study of hybrids at this time. along with a 110-v AC opportunity charge provided as well. Particularly to the Plug-in Hybrids Electric Vehicle (PHEV) like the Toyota Prius before them as well as converting internal combustion engines into pure Electrics! How perfect!

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Introduced at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), the MT-EV WIV features a lightweight, aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. The battery pack provides up to a 100-mile (161 km) driving range on a single charge. The battery pack will charge from fully depleted to fully charged in six to eight hours.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2010

The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. The battery pack will charge from fully depleted to fully charged in six to eight hours. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.

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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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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. In nearby Silicon Valley, companies are ordering workplace charging stations in the belief that their employees will be first in line when electric cars begin arriving in showrooms.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

The grid today could handle many millions of EVs charging late at night when rates are lowest. The garage studies the integration of the electric vehicle into the power grid system where it either charges or discharges to accommodate the owner’s electricity needs. To be honest, we’ll be very lucky to see that many.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

An effort led by House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton, to give a sales tax exemption to consumers who buy battery-powered, electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids picked up a unanimous endorsement today. The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

An effort led by House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton, to give a sales tax exemption to consumers who buy battery-powered, electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids picked up a unanimous endorsement today. The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). — Dan 3.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. "Their cars are way behind Toyota, for sure," Sokol admits.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

He envisioned “hundreds of thousands” of charging spots, as well as a number of stations where drained batteries could be exchanged for fresh ones. Charge, drain, repeat is extremely inefficient. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday. “You guys own the cars.&# — J Connors 4.

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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. We will take a look at the products and see how they meet our business needs."

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

In Germany, statistics from the Federal Motor Transport Authority reveal that total car registrations in March fell by 38% while fully electric cars actually grew by 56% and hybrids by 208%. Chinese car producer BYD even recorded a 337.25% increase in March sales amongst its fully electric and hybrid car models.

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