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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. Speaking of fires in cars fueled by gasoline or diesel, he says, “It’s an everyday event.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

According to GreenBiz , the share of electric fleet vehicles is projected to grow from less than 1 percent to 12 percent by 2030, thanks to lower battery costs, industry partnerships and government incentives. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. Want to learn more?

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Seven Considerations Before Bringing EV Charging to Your Workplace

Plug N Drive

There are several considerations you need to account for: LEAD THE CHARGE WORKPLACE CHARGING WEBINAR FEB. Every auto manufacturer in the world has made commitments to electrify their line-up and consumer demand continues to grow in the face of unstable gasoline prices and a desire to take climate change action. 23 | 1 PM REGISTER HERE.

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

Green Car Congress

It also provides market development support, such as hosting webinars, sponsoring conferences, etc. In September, for example, DOE presented a live webinar titled “ Introduction to SAE Hydrogen Fueling Standardization ”. This is on par with gasoline internal combustion vehicles. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

Green Car Congress

In an informational webinar in September, John Farrell, Laboratory Program Manager—Vehicle Technologies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and part of the Co-Optima leadership team observed that: Put most simply, the Co-Optima goal is to introduce better fuels and better vehicles sooner. Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI).

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Kate is the President of the newly formed New York Capital District Electric Vehicle Association, City Captain for Schenectady’s National Drive Electric Week, and a member of the New York State Tourism Industry Association’s Sustainability Task Force. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Without gasoline, today’s transportation fails. Consumer confidence in electric transportation is growing – aided in no small part by $4 to $5 gallons of gasoline. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. But without electricity, modern civilization fails.