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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

Green Car Congress

The rules explicitly exclude devices used to charge a motor vehicle that is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current, and which may include a nonelectrical source of power designed to charge batteries and components.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Everyone wanted a test drive,” Steiner said.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Everyone wanted a test drive,” Steiner said.

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National Drive Electric Week 2023 Recap: Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About

Plug in America

By Zan Dubin-Scott I’m standing on the sidewalk in the sun, proudly gazing at 70-plus vehicles lined up and ready to go for a history-making event–the world’s first electric vehicle parade–when my phone rings. Yet, only 42 percent of Americans think so. this year, which would be another historic first.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The aggressive plans illustrate Chinas growing commitment to electrified vehicles and its strategy to support auto makers developing various types of electric cars and components with research subsidies. Among the most notable: a gas-electric hybrid Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Great Wall Motor Co., Prius hybrid.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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