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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

Green Car Congress

However, the poll also found that a majority (71%) “agrees” (25% strongly/46% somewhat) that “ constantly having to charge electric cars is a pain ” (29% disagree – 7% strongly/22% somewhat). As cleaner technologies are developed over time, they will help to further reduce the GHG emissions of the Tucson FCEV.

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

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But for anything longer, you might want to consider bringing a second charged battery to swap in on your journey. If you’re an experienced cyclist who wants a quality e-bike for less than two grand, Ride1up’s 700 series is right up your alley. The 700 series is not waterproof but is water-resistant, rated IP-65.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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The technology can disengage or re-engage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds. liter EcoBlue features innovative technologies, including: Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with water-air charge cooling for more efficient combustion and reduced emissions. The all-new 1.5-liter millimeters.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of. 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. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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Over a third of the money spent on energy bills is goes towards heating and hot water costs. If you’re feeling inspired by all these money saving tips and want to go bigger, why not spend this week looking into grants and schemes available from the government such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

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