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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26 th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8 The RAV4 EV’s driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or exceed the gas powered RAV4 V6, according to Toyota. Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. Put another way: Plan first, order trucks second.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The program funds projects to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, including electricity, natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and gasoline and diesel substitutes, such as cellulosic ethanol (derived from woody materials, including agricultural waste), and biodiesel from waste grease.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. Motiv Power Systems, Inc. Tour Engine, Inc. , C/e Solutions, Inc.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. CEO Carlos Ghosn is spending big money to make electric vehicles in high volumes — and soon. 2, Ghosn will unveil the first of three electric models in three vehicle segments that he plans to sell by 2013. Nissan is not alone in going electric. That’s a given.

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Parking EVs In Driveways and on the Street: Implications for EV Charging

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Thigpen at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis and published in The Journal of Transport and Land Use (Note: study PDF will automatically download) estimated that 37% of the households in the Sacramento, CA market they studied do not use their garage for parking cars. They include Urban Electric , Trojan Energy , and Rolec.