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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Ford to show production version of new Transit PHEV and 48V mHEV version

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Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. The mHEV system captures energy on deceleration in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and uses the stored energy to help drive the engine and electrical ancillaries.

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EV Fleets Would Prevent Fuel Contamination

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel Contamination Threats Traditional liquid fuels present a myriad of potential issues for a fleet Several causes of fuel contamination in ICEs include human error , microorganisms, particulate matter, water buildup and rust in fuel storage. Gas and diesel each attract their own unique concerns.

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Opinion: Feet where our heads should be: Are we going about EVs the wrong way round?

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Electricity is about ½ the cost of diesel or gasoline. This makes fuel costs much higher than a driver’s salary on a per hour basis, and is the largest percentage cost item for trucking companies. However, I’ve been wrong, with electric buses so far making very slow inroads into bus fleets. Earlier post.]

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U of Michigan Study Finds Costs of Plug-in Cars Primary Key to Broad Consumer Acceptance

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A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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Ohio EV Tour stops for a day of Dayton hospitality 

Electric Auto Association

Great turnout despite the weather BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. On June 9, the tour stopped in Dayton, where EAA’s Drive Electric Dayton (DED) chapter took the lead in making the arrangements, as well as staffing the event. with the most patents per capita.

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Ford unveils the Focus Electric

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The Ford Focus Electric. Ford Motor Company officially unveiled the Focus Electric—the company’s first all-electric passenger car. The five-door electric hatchback leverages Ford’s global C-car platform shared by the gasoline and diesel-powered Focus models. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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