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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Drivers in the Great Plains region, by contrast, will find charging opportunities sparse, and certainly too thinly distributed to support the typical mile range of an electric vehicle. EV Connect conforms to the stringent standards set by the U.S. Companies like EV Connect continue to drive the industry forward with charging solutions.

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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In this context, we … compare the driving range of electric vehicles from a full recharge and note that the driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 The driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 Herya and Sundaresan (2016).

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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Key sound attenuation features, such as a structural front engine cover, structural cam cover, and light weight composite acoustic intake manifold cover. A hydraulic tensioner keeps the timing chain adjusted for life, and extended-life spark plugs deliver 100,000 miles (160,000 km) of service.

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Six Technology Innovations in Electric Vehicle Charging

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New chemistries such as sodium-ion offer promise of incremental improvement. Current ultra-fast charging solutions — 250kW and, coming soon, 350-500kW DC fast chargers — are getting passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks or vans back on the road quickly. That gets electric trucks close to the 500-mile range needed for a single run.

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Zytek Shows Electric A-Class Demonstrator with Uprated 55kW E-Drive; Developed in 10 Weeks

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The 55kW E-Drive fits neatly onto the existing engine mounting points with just three additional connections (water, high voltage electrics and low voltage electrics). Power is provided by two air-cooled sodium nickel chloride battery packs, integrated under the floor of the vehicle so they don’t compromise luggage space or vehicle stability.

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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Connecting rods and pistons. Like the crankshaft, the connecting rods and pistons are designed to support the greater load of the turbo system. Sodium-filled exhaust valves are designed for the higher combustion temperatures of the turbo system. Long life (100,000-mile) spark plugs. The Ecotec 1.4L Variable valve timing.

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