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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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DIY Guru is an example for electric vehicle training and skillset development institute. Electric car rental, last-mile connectivity, electric two-wheeler for tourists, electric cargo delivery vehicles. India Energy Storage Alliance estimates that the electric vehicle industry hits around 63 lack units per annum by 2027.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 10/1/2013 Big EV Grin

DIY Electric Car

In just the first month, I have done about 400 miles of driving in this car. Well, there are some interesting batteries being developed with huge energy storage, but they are one time use cells. My car is the ARC 1 over in the garage section of the forums, for anyone who wants to take a look. I have never run out of juice.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. My local post office is about 5 miles from my house, so could possible fit the range requirements.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. Install 3 miles of charging lane with about the same frequency as Rest Stops. not an issue.