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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

Green Car Congress

Vehicles equipped with the energy storage systems consume up to 30% less energy per year and produce up to 80 metric tons less CO 2 emission than vehicles without energy storage systems. In Portugal, the hybrid energy storage system has been successfully used in passenger services since November 2008.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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The styling will identify not only Nissan LEAF but also the owner as a participant in the new era of zero-emission mobility. Connected to a global data center, the system provides support, information, and entertainment. An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programed to recharge batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. Rapid Recharge & Share, Dearborn.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

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Therefore, electrifying them is critical to reducing emissions. Now nominally retired and living in Portugal, he remains active in the infrastructure space as a consultant, and closely follows the development of the EV charging ecosystem. If Tesla needs to come in and build a charging site, they’ve got to pay for the grid connection.

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Nissan, Pima Association of Governments and ECOtality to Partner on EVs and EV Charging Infrastructure for Tucson Area

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In conjunction with the anticipated 2010 launch of Nissan’s zero-emission electric vehicle, ECOtality will initiate its EV Micro-Climate program in the Tucson region to promote sensible policies, intelligent deployment of charge infrastructure, and strong public awareness to encourage consumer adoption of grid-connected electric vehicles.

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