Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

PICC says that its system also can recoup more regenerative power from braking than a factory-installed Prius battery. A software upgrade, retailing for $2,000 to $2,500, will be made available for sale later this month to new and existing conversion kit customers. A free trial version of the software upgrade will later be introduced.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This long-range electric semi could potentially be a game-changer for transport companies, as they will then be able to operate electric trucks on long-distance routes and drive a full working day without having to recharge. The new Volvo FH Electric will be released for sale during the second half of 2025. Get started here.

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Volvo Range Solar Electrical 52

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Since the utility grid has lower demand during overnight hours, the recharging of plug-ins would not add to the peak load. A $10 million competitive grant program , administered by NYSERDA, for private sector gasoline companies to install renewable fuel pumps for E85, biodiesel, CNG, or other renewable fuels.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. Retail versions will use a system similar to that of the Volt, with a small gasoline engine used strictly to run a generator to recharge the onboard battery pack.

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Tennessee Nissan Electric Cars Cars 53

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage.

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Las Vegas 2008 DC Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Plus more people are installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and clean wind power is vastly expanding nationally (see study by eminent environmentalist Lester Brown cited at CalCars Kudos ). Only PHEVs and battery EVs get cleaner as they get older - because the electric grid gets cleaner every decade.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. Capstone’s 30 kW microturbines have been installed in hybrid electric buses, trolleys and transit shuttles around the world.

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Range Auto Solar 273

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Giving drivers the convenience of charging their vehicles when they are away from home, charge stations have already been with us for some time and are now being installed in at a quickening pace. Finally, there are charging stations. They offer the opportunity of adding range to your vehicle while you are working, eating or shopping.

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Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) April 17, 2009 12:17 am Link New Toshiba Battery Recharges In 90 Seconds, Faster Than Gas Pump — hsr0601 Add your comments. link] — Adam Carter 11.

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