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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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million) EU grant, Riversimple will be conducting a public 12-month Beta trial of 20 Rasa prototype cars as part of the continued development of the first full production model which will come to market in 2018. Starting later this year, following funding to match a €2-million (US$2.23

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EV Charging at Work Helps Employees Get Back to the Office

EV Connect

But with so many Americans now working at least partially from home, offices and other commercial spaces remain closed across the country. To help ease the transition as employees slowly return to the workplace, property owners are adding more tenant perks to commercial real estate business plans.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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President Obama’s dream is appealing and it may be achievable, but there are big barriers to overcome before the mass commercialization of electric vehicles will occur. Recent public policies in the United States and other countries have improved the prospects for initial commercialization of PEVs. —John D. Market Drivers.

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top 20 electric car startups around the world

Baua Electric

Lordstown Motors (United States): Product: Lordstown Motors is known for its Endurance electric pickup truck, designed for commercial use. Arrival (United Kingdom): Product: Arrival is an electric vehicle manufacturer with a focus on commercial electric vans. It targets the fleet market with a focus on durability and efficiency.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. The USCAR/DOE long term goal is 5,000 cycles.

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EVs for posterity

Electric Auto Association

“It’s the only place in Northern California where you can see an original GM EV1 in person,” Dunlap said, adding that other vehicles on display include a steam car, the Tango commuter car, a Nissan Hypermini , a first generation Toyota Rav4 EV , and a lime-green Tesla Plaid loaned by Parrot.

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BCG Report Expects Battery Costs Will Constrain Widespread Market Adoption of Fully Electric Vehicles, Absent a Technology Breakthrough; Forecasts 26% of Major Market New Cars in 2020 To be Hybrid or Electric

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In view of the need for a pervasive infrastructure for charging or swapping batteries, the adoption of fully electric vehicles in 2020 may be limited to specific applications such as commercial fleets, commuter cars, and cars that are confined to a prescribed range of use. BCG Report. Cost and TCO.