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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extended range electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., wind and solar). kWh name-plate /kg battery-system are not yet on the horizon. This is ≈1.3-fold

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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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This is a list and definitions of all the terms related to electric vehicles. You may bookmark the page and use for future reference! A short definition of terms is also provided. This new service provides battery swapping options that offer a solution to address shorter-range issues of an EV. It’s easy!

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. You saw the reaction in the room today, it was astonishment, at how high the number was ” said one senior leader referring to the unveiling press conference and the 230 mpg number. Build better products. Click to enlarge.

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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The numerical part of the standard category, such as 20 in SULEV20, refers to the emission standard, in thousandths of a gram per mile. Amend Manufacturer Size Definitions, Ownership Requirements, and Transitions. Base credits for ZEVs on range, with 50-mile BEVs earning 1 credit each and 350-mile FCVs earning 4 credits each.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. “It very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us,” Lutz said of Toyota’s potential delay. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel. Mark said on March 31st, 2009 at 5:15 am This is definitely the biggest hurtle that EVs have in my mind.