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AFS Trinity Awarded Patent for Extreme Hybrid Drivetrain; Company Arguing for Full PHEV Tax Credit

Green Car Congress

The company said it expects DOE and US Congressional recognition of the cost, safety and performance benefits of the new technology in the form of the full plug-in hybrid tax credit of $7,500 to vehicles using this technology.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. California, the EV adoption and clean energy leader in the U.S.,

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3 Surprising Marketing Benefits of Electric Car Charging Stations

EV Connect

Giant Food just announced it would be installing Volta charging stations at one of its grocery stores in Fairfax, Virginia. Bridgestone plans to install EVBox chargers at its retail stores across Europe over the next five years. Don’t ignore local events like California Clean Air Day or Spare the Air initiatives in the Bay Area.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

Clean Fleet Report

Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The center armrest is deep for storing purses and bags, and the panoramic sunroof is large, opening the cabin for front and rear seat occupants. But that isn’t the only place to store stuff.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

Clean Fleet Report

This Flash Drive review hits the highlights of our four hours spent driving the 2023 Solterra at a recent Subaru media launch event. When driving, charging is accomplished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Room to fill.

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Honda, Acura neatly situated in 2023, says American Honda’s Mamadou Diallo

Baua Electric

And the way would Honda reply to worse financial occasions in the event that they got here within the later a number of months? The pristine dealership design was once truly to lend sellers with a modular and versatile area that displays each and every person marketplace, in addition to the techniques shoppers store for and buy cars.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The Niro PHEV qualifies for federal tax credits and state rebates, and in some states, is eligible for a HOV sticker.

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