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Houston METRO launches Proterra electric bus demo; Catalyst FC into revenue service for 90 days

Green Car Congress

The Catalyst FC (Fast Charge) has a nominal range of 49-62 miles, depending upon the battery pack (79-105 kWh), and uses a 350 kW overhead fast charge on route, and a 60 kW charge using standard J1772-CCS plug-in chargers in the depot. Texas agencies include Dallas Area Rapid Transit, San Antonio VIA, and Port Arthur Transit.

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EVA honored by Plug In America 

Electric Auto Association

Individual Award Elaine Borseth, vice president of the EVA, was honored for producing, and volunteering for, countless EV events, as well as for her leadership with National Drive Electric Week and Fully Charged Live. Javier Sainz, Student, University of Texas.

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Protecting EV Charging Stations from Cyberattacks

CleanTechnica EVs

As the number of electric cars on the road grows, so does the need for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the Internet-based managing systems within those stations. However, these managing systems face their own issues: cybersecurity attacks.

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Basic transportation, EV style

Electric Auto Association

Members of the new University of Texas San Antonio EAA chapter ready for go-kart competition. Two years later, the family moved to San Antonio to open a second Johnny Rockets. There, Javier enrolled at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) as a freshman committed to earning a mechanical engineering degree.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

Green Car Congress

While this investment will help Proterra commercialize its electric bus and fast-charging technology, it also helps to address the future challenges of urban mobility. near Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. The EcoRide can also be configured for longer ranges while charging at a central location.

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Texas study finds PHEV use could increase ozone at night, decrease ozone during the day

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A study by researchers at the University of Texas found that in general, use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can lead to an increase in ozone during nighttime hours (due to decreased scavenging from both vehicles and EGU stacks) and a decrease in ozone during daytime hours. The results are less clear in Dallas and Houston.

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Personal: Range Anxiety Be Damned!

Clean Fleet Report

She lived in the residential area around Stanford University and Ridge wasn’t that far away. Lack of good charging infrastructure is another oft-quoted barrier. Two brief charging stops that could have just been one and I arrived home with a bit less than 15% battery remaining. It charged $0.35 It charged $0.35