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Letting in the Light

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Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics. Ten years later, 11 TEVA of NC members, representing 1 out of every 10 people in the chapter, had followed Gerhardt into becoming Certified Light EV Technical instructors.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Electrification will fundamentally change the formula for the models, as both prioritize lightness and balance over engine output. With the Alpine A110 being laser focused on maximizing lightness and agility, one wonders how its successor is supposed to retain those traits with a relatively large power pack situated beneath the seats.

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Altairnano Selected by Hawaii Natural Energy Institute for Wind Energy Integration Demonstration Project

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has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) of the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and the Hawai’i Electric Light Company to supply a one-megawatt ALTI-ESS energy storage system for a test of wind energy integration. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.

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Irish Government, ESB and Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner on EVs in Ireland; Incentives, Charge Points and Cars

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The Definitive Agreement includes the development of a nationwide electric car charging infrastructure by ESB, the supply of electric cars by the Renault- Nissan Alliance from 2011, as well as Government policies and incentives that will support the widespread adoption of such vehicles. Earlier post.). later in the year. Fluence Z.E.,

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. The target will be calculated by applying a percentage to the total number of light vehicles each manufacturer sells in Québec.

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DRIVEN consortium to test Level 4 autonomous fleet in UK in 2019

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million (US$11-million) grant awarded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and delivered through Innovate UK. Issued January 2014, SAE international’s J3016 provides a common taxonomy and definitions for automated driving. DRIVEN is supported by a £8.6-million Source: SAE International.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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The EV definitely serves best-in-design for Mattel! Christmas-Lighted Car Tours UK for Charity. The sen-sleigh-tional project will bring twinkly lights around the UK. This light-wrapped electric Mini is raising money for charity and looking snazzy doing it! EV Investments and Innovation. Ford May Pass GM in EV Sales Soon.