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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The average cost to trial participants for recharging at home is between 25p and £1 (US$0.40 This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. and $1.60) per day. Average speed.

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ARPA-E RANGE: $20M for robust transformational energy storage systems for EVs; 3x the range at 1/3 the cost

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If successful, these vehicles will provide near cost and range parity to gasoline-powered ICE vehicles, ARPA-E said. Areas of particular interests are high conductivity inorganic electrolytes for lithium and other alkaline metal ion systems; and solid state and hybrid battery designs and low cost manufacturing processes.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extended range electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., can be realized at low cost, the authors suggest. wind and solar). kgH 2 /min.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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His clients have included companies ranging from MidAmerican Energy Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, to EDC Automotive, an emerging leader in automotive thermal management systems. I knew immediately upon meeting the team and reviewing the technology platform that I wanted to play a role within the company.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. The extended-range model will feature up to 275 miles driving range. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil.

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

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The Route extended range electric powertrains incorporate a range-extending genset designed to recharge the high-power battery pack (currently from A123 Systems) and Wrightspeed’s own geared traction drive (GTD) ( earlier post ). A further disadvantage for turbines in automotive applications has been cost.

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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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