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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

We had a lot of folks coming up to us at events who weren’t real happy with the space we were taking up in the parking lots,” recalled Kevin Douglass, the HEAA Communications Director who formerly served 10 years as chapter president. Perhaps most importantly, a significant level of Houston’s energy portfolio now comes from renewables.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. This is one area where GM has been an industry leader, and after the five-year basic plan expires, it is well worth renewing for the peace of mind for you and your passenger. With the low volume of cars on dealer lots, they may not be allowing test drives at all.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

The lower accelerated mass in the event of a crash means that energy-absorbing structures can be scaled back, cutting the weight of the vehicle. Statistically, this is the area that absorbs the least energy in the event of a crash, and the vehicle shows barely any deformation here as a result.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. At the launch event, BMW had representatives from SGL, its carbon fiber partner, and Boeing, which uses carbon fiber extensively in the new 787, participating in a general discussion on the benefits of the material.).

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

Green Car Congress

If the traffic becomes more congested (especially therefore in urban areas) or the road becomes more winding, the regenerative braking settings are available to the driver. When the car is not in use or in the event of a crash, power from the battery is automatically cut off. D1, D2, D3. Power electronics.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. How about a car-mounted wind-generator?

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