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CMU study finds limited dedicated residential parking and charging a significant barrier to mainstream EV adoption

Green Car Congress

The study, which was funded in part by grants from the National Science Foundation, CMU’s Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research, General Motors, Ford and Toyota, is to appear in the journal Transportation Research (Part D). —Traut et al. Traut, TsuWei Charlie Cherng, Chris Hendrickson, Jeremy J. 2013.10.001.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” Oshkosh had teamed up with Ford Motor Co. ” – Volvo Chief Executive Håkan Samuelsson.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry. The chairman of the IU panel, former Ford Motor Co.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. THE BOTTOM LINE. EV MYTH THREE: I can’t get my EV wet.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

Recharge Rate. The comparison hardware used as a baseline for demonstration/justification of the 2% fuel efficiency improvement calculations/demonstrations should be a product widely available in the field and available for sale within the past five years, i.e., no obsolete engines, transmissions, or axles. Specific Regen Pulse Power.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. Single motor, 275 hp. Dual motor, 540 hp. Dual motor, 550 hp. It will have the ability to directly recharge other electric vehicles, send power back into the grid, and act as a backup power source for a home. Henrik and his new namesake. 350-mile driving range (est.). 0-60 mph: 3.6

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. Great Wall Motor Co., Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s in late 2010. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Prius hybrid.

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