Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. In such an emergency, a bidirectional EV with charge to spare could come to the rescue. Electric Car tzero 0-60 3.6

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Obviously, that also has a big emissions benefit, which is the point of the whole exercise. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Motors: 1 front and 1 rear Combined outputs: 500kW/1020Nm AC charging: 3.7kW DC charging: N/A 0-100km/h: 3.5 100km to 7.3L/100km. SCORE: 3.5/5

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Gas-powered lawn equipment is horrible for public health — so much so that a single two-strike leaf blower can produce significantly more harmful carbon emissions than a conventional car. That’s because Honda actually stopped producing new lawn mowers in 2023 amid tightening emissions regulations amid shifting customer preferences.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

You’re online looking at an array of EV chargers. We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. The Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is a good example that backs the transition to zero-emission vehicles. You can charge an EV at home, work, or a public charging location.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. But it’s the EV we’re most interested because it will likely use the 800V electrical architecture from the Kia EV6 and EV9. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. We’re watching on with interest.

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s the all-electric E-Tourneo that could make more sense as Australia heads towards stricter emissions standards and more EVs. That’s not cheap, but when compared with other EV ways of carrying a lot of people it starts to look more appealing. One issue, though, is how far you can go between charges.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Email ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed Jonathan Read discusses why electric vehicles and fast-charging systems, not battery-replacement systems such as the one touted by Project Better Place, are the future. Electric engines are emissions free (and quiet).

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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. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday. “You guys own the cars.&# the biggest cuts anywhere in the world.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 10, 2009

AB 920 + AB 811 = Solar Powered Electric Cars & PV Powered Charging Stations. But we’re going to need to smack some political hacks upside the head first. That money is our state’s for the taking, but they’re not going to just hand it to us – we’ve got to grab it with both hands.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. My vision has always been for Oregonians to be able to drive from Astoria to Ontario and from Portland to Ashland emission free,&# Mr. Kulongoski said.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). Jeep Renegade 4xe – tiny Renegade PHEV more about hitting European emissions than changing Aussie roads. But the open-top fun machine ain’t cheap!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s around $45,000 drive away and has 310km range, but you’re driving something that looks like a startled beetle. Which is why the much maligned MX-30 Electric’s worth a re-visit, now it’s been moved to Bargain Corner. Especially if you can simply charge it at home at day’s end.

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