Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

The survey addresses a range of topics relevant to the success of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including product design (i.e., hybrids and plug-in hybrids vs. battery EVs); pricing; power generation investment and capacity; funding and developing an infrastructure; and energy sources for electricity. —Charging Forward.

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Industrial Industry Plug-in Stimulus 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

The company anticipates making $80 million in capital expenditures in Massachusetts to build up its manufacturing and R&D capabilities there by the end of 2014. With the new expansion, A123 Systems will assemble and commission grid-storage battery systems in Massachusetts.

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Grid Massachusetts Li-ion Stimulus 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Recent market reports have predicted that the global market for large format lithium-ion batteries—such as those used in plug-in vehicle applications—will see a substantial overcapacity in the coming years, with some predicting an excess of more than 100% in 2015. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion 2020 Market Stimulus 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. The matching stimulus grant will provide up to $2.5 PECO serves 1.6

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PHEV Fleet Philadelphia Stimulus 186

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The charge stations and installations were paid for with federal stimulus and California Energy Commission grants won by Coulomb. If you are a business in a program area, you can get the same deal - free charge stations paid for by stimulus money. ChargePoint America is looking for hosts for charge stations. But for whom?

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Charging Future San Francisco Stimulus 203

Green Cars News

MAY 1, 2009

The new administration’s stimulus package allots $2B for advanced batteries, $300M for federal and states fleets to buy new clean fuel vehicles and $7,500 tax rebate for PHEV, with yet more money in the Auto-Industry Re-tooling fund. Tags: Hybrid cars hybrids plug-in plug-in hybrid.

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Plug-in Plug Stimulus Package Hybrid 39

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Startup electric car company Aurica Motors announced a plan to keep the NUMMI plant, which employs 4,700 people, from shutting down when Toyota leaves on 31 March. Aurica is trying to obtain Federal economic stimulus funding to convert NUMMI to electric car manufacturing, but is also open to private financing.

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Stimulus Package Manufacturer California Electric Cars 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The European division is being created to meet growing demand for electric drive and battery technology among Europe’s top car companies as well as other business opportunities involving energy storage applications. European automakers are really setting the pace in terms of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle development.

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Lithium Ion Indianapolis Volvo Stimulus 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

International Battery (IB), a US manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, has been chosen as the battery system provider for the first-of-its-kind Community Energy Storage (CES) systems, developed by S&C Electric Company for American Electric Power (AEP). The requirements for CES are very demanding.

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Energy Storage Li-ion International Lithium Ion 199

Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

The company has already established a Battery Systems Development Centre at its Detroit Technology Campus, which provides one of the world’s most comprehensive and integrated range of capabilities for turnkey development and application of high voltage battery pack systems in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Stimulus Package Stimulus Obama Climate Change 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

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Plug-in Standards GM Plug 39

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2010

The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. Once UL-certified, Level Two plug-in systems will be installed in homes of the electric vehicles owners for overnight charging, as well as in many publicly accessible areas.

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San Diego Nashville Stimulus Tucson 186

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Still, the company will respond to a push by theObama administration for carmakers to sell plug-ins, he said. “We We are thinking about plug-in hybrids, but we aren’tthinking about commercializing one right away,” Fukui said. We are thinking aboutextending that application to plug-in hybrids.” General Motors Corp.,

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Obama Honda Plug-in Plug 53

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

The company is currently taking orders for the eStar and intends to deliver 400 units by the end of 2010. million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. When it returns to its home base at the end of the day, it can be plugged in and fully recharged within 6-8 hours. Click to enlarge. Navistar, Inc. Earlier post.).

All-Electric 207

All-Electric Commercial Los Angeles Li-ion 207

All Cars Electric

JUNE 4, 2010

Coulomb Technologies unveiled ambitious plans today to install 4,600 new charging stations for plug-in vehicles in homes and commercial spaces across the U.S. — a project nearly half-funded by federal stimulus money.The news comes at a tenuous time for electric car makers and electric grid operators.

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Stimulus Charging Grid Cars 46

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Early design concept development program with a European automotive company.

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Li-ion 2008 Lithium Ion 2007 150

Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 6, 2006

Suzuki Gran Vitara A t least, that is what Nicholas Kristof of the NY Times has suggested in his belief that Plug-Ins are today's answer to tomorrow's needs. He also makes the point, that plug ins will provide more energy security and less global warming. The cars I'm talking about are known as " plug-in hybrids."

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Fleet Vehicles Plug-in Prius 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

billion invested in 180 green-technology companies. advocacy group Plug In America.&#. . advocacy group Plug In America.&#. billion invested in 180 green-technology companies worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the Cleantech Group and Deloitte. By Jaeah Lee for the Christian Science Monitor.

China 133

China E6 Gasoline-Electric Chinese 133

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

ZAP hopes to leverage a stimulus from the government for plug-in forms of transportation. In 2009, the company sold more than 120,000 vehicles internationally in the European Union and the United States and has a capacity to build up to 400,000 vehicles annually. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6-

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China Market 2009 Chinese 186

Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

Initial investment in the factory will reach $100million with GE also making a submission this week for Federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. It hopes that with the stimulus funds it can select the exact location and break ground on the plant this year. The GE locomotives are scheduled to be commercialised in 2010.

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Lithium Ion Stimulus Sodium Batteries 36

Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit?

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Green Electric Cars Stimulus Obama 51

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

Installed revenue by ESG technology, worldwide. Click to enlarge. In its new report Energy Storage on the Grid (ESG), Pike Research forecasts that global spending in the ESG market will reach a little over $22 billion over the next 10 years. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Electric grids require balance in order to function properly.

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Energy Storage Grid 2010 Li-ion 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Click to enlarge. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Consumers here and elsewhere soon will be able to choose between two types of electric vehicles: the plug-in hybrid and the all-electric car. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power. .&# ‘ Here is the text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].

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New York City New York Obama Tax Credit 167

Creative Greenius

MAY 31, 2009

SBESC's Marilyn Lyon talks about Federal Stimulus Funding / photo (c) Debra Bushweit Galliani. We also learned from Marilyn Lyon that Federal Stimulus money will be coming L.A. Click Here to Download a PDF copy of my presentation ). I bring the same level of focus, dedication and work ethic to the pro bono work I’m now doing.

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Green Los Angeles Solar Climate Change 170

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 24, 2009

GM CEO Rick Waggoner was pushed out and the company got sixty days to get its act together. At the same time, the value to the economy and environment of a major push for plug-in cars as part of the recovery hasn’t sunk in at the top. The EAA is taking the lead, along with Plug In America, to get it done right.

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GM Companies Electric Vehicles Obama 100

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a new report , Pike Research forecasts that global sales of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment (EVSE) will grow at a steady pace from 2012 to 2020 as the global market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) grows. The EVSE market will rise from below 200,000 units sold in 2012 to almost 2.4 install a charger.

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2020 Charging 2012 North America 277

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

FCCC first introduced its plug-in, all-electric WIV chassis earlier this year. FCCC is the first company within the industry to utilize Tesla batteries for commercial applications. The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects.

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All-Electric Alternative Fuels Vehicles Federal Grant 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2010

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) presented the preproduction plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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Corporation All-Electric North America Batteries 218

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

An effort led by House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton, to give a sales tax exemption to consumers who buy battery-powered, electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids picked up a unanimous endorsement today. Today, electric vehicles and plug-in cars are a niche product. There are just 100 plug-ins on the road on Florida.

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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 124

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

An effort led by House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton, to give a sales tax exemption to consumers who buy battery-powered, electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids picked up a unanimous endorsement today. Today, electric vehicles and plug-in cars are a niche product. There are just 100 plug-ins on the road on Florida.

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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. In nearby Silicon Valley, companies are ordering workplace charging stations in the belief that their employees will be first in line when electric cars begin arriving in showrooms. February 15, 2010.

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San Francisco Neighborhood Electric Electrical 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. MidAmericans David Sokol, BYDs Wang, and company advisor Li Lu flew with Sokol from Detroit to Omaha so that Wang could meet Buffett in person. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars 62

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About $750 million is needed for near-term Volt development, according to the company. “Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. rolls toward bankruptcy. and Chrysler. . and Chrysler. .&#

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Volt Green Electric Cars 2009 42

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. In the future, utilities will pay you to plug-in your vehicle. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr.

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Now, people are used to cellphone subscription plans and plugging the phone into the wall at night, Mr. Thesen reasoned, so a switch to electric cars would also be manageable. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday. In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations. We will own the battery.

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Grid Green Electric Cars Cars 47

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago.

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