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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country. Chang & Jessika E.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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First, by describing the white-glove Valet Service, where owners get personalized attention at their appointments, including all cars being detailed after the service is completed, and the service technician leaving a handwritten note for the owner.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Georgia Power. NextGen Climate America. Southern Company: Georgia Power. Southern Company: Georgia Power. Florida Power and Light Company. General Motors. Hawaiian Electric. Hawai`i Electric Light. Maui Electric. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. National Grid.

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Eco real estate

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When Christopher Matos-Rogers launched a new career as an Atlanta-area real estate agent a decade ago, he had just spent five years as a marine biologist and he knew what was up with climate change. An all-Tesla family Matos-Roger’s personal connection with electric vehicles (EVs) started in 2014 with the lease of a Nissan LEAF.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. More Climate crusader "Were very reasonable people," says White House energy czar Carol Browner. And they exist.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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for climate control in automobiles. Climate Control System (ATB) MIT will develop advanced adsorption-based hot and cold. batteries for effective climate control of electric vehicles. Georgia Tech Research. Georgia Institute of. The project will enable “personalized” price signals to be. Corporation.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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BMW CEO Officer Oliver Zipse is set to announce the plan alongside its annual report on March 17, the person said. LG suggests building EV battery factory in Georgia, report says – LG Energy Solution suggested that it could build a factory in the U.S. Mini will only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030, the people said.

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