Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2011

Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2018

An L2 AC charger will also be offered at a majority of metro DC fast charging stations to accommodate plug-in hybrids and non-DC-charge capable EVs. EV owners need a convenient, reliable and fast turnaround in recharging their vehicles. EV owners need a convenient, reliable and fast turnaround in recharging their vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. —$750,000—to purchase 29 compressed natural gas ( CNG ) and electric/plug-in vehicles , and to install 10 public electric vehicle charging stations—the first of their kind in Pennsylvania. Giant Eagle Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2014

The study by William Sierzchula at Delft University of Technology, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , used fleet manager interviews and pilot project report to investigate 14 US and Dutch organizations that adopted EVs from 2010 to 2013 to determine which factors influenced their purchase decisions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Roy Hill , the largest single iron ore mine in Australia, has purchased Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-electric, heavy-haul locomotive ( earlier post ) for the region and the mining industry. The ongoing use of the FLXdrive will also reduce ongoing operational costs through maintenance spend.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2014

Among these are the high purchase price of vehicles due to additional technologies and high cost of components for bus manufacturers and technology developers, influenced by the limited volumes from the UK market alone. Emissions Fleets Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Hybrids Policy' Existing incentives.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

Demonstration subtopics that will help to accelerate adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies with specific interest in mobile hydrogen refuelers, fuel cell powered range extenders for light-duty hybrid electric vehicles, and a Communities of Excellence subtopic featuring hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

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Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. The EV sector includes HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles), PHEVs (Plug-In Electric Vehicles), and BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

By 2030, the TCO premium for plug-in vehicles has decreased to £2,400 (US$3,825) for a PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) and £3,000 (US$4,782) for the pure EV (electric vehicle). Non-plug-in hybrids. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a 30 km (18.6 mile) electric range. mile) electric range.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Currently, SCE customers lease or own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), both battery electric (BEVs, for about 35%) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs, for about 65%)—about 10% of national EV sales. The rest of the work was required under the regular infrastructure upgrade and maintenance schedule. kilowatts to 6.6

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. First, start by narrowing the criteria for your EV search from the nearly 50 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the market. 7 Steps To Find The Best EV For Your Life.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

OCTA is also in the process of purchasing 10 plug-in battery electric buses, which are expected to be in operation beginning in 2021. Fuel cells do not have a need for replacement or lengthy recharging when its fuel is spent. Trillium was contracted for construction, operations and maintenance of the fueling station.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Modesto City Schools in California has a{purchased} 30 Blue Bird All American Type D electric school buses. Modesto City Schools will benefit from significant cost saving opportunities by reducing or eliminating the fuel and maintenance costs tied to traditional diesel-powered vehicles.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. He said Toyota’s 2010 Prius hybrid electric gets about 10 miles range on pure battery, while the planned Chevy Volt will get 40.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. Or No Cars?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 Hybrid Drive Operation.

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Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. . BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles. On average, taxed ICEVs will pay around $2,500 on top of their purchase price.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. The control console can be purchased as a standalone tower or as a wall-mountable unit, and with backup J1772 plugs. The parking block is installed on the ground at the front of the parking spot and self-aligns with the vehicle adapter.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The new hybrid powertrain features a 2.0-liter on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid. 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid Drive Operation. In this type of operation, the system works as a series hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I coordinate MAEAA’s monthly meetings in a hybrid format. Work with the board to assist chapters in finding and incorporating social media options, including hosting chapter web pages and assistance in developing some minimal level of content design and maintenance. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

BC Transit used a standard procurement process to purchase the FCEBs. The FCEBs are 42-foot, low-floor buses built by New Flyer with a fuel cell-dominant hybrid-electric propulsion system in a series configuration. The power plant, which is the primary power source for the hybrid system, is Ballard Power Systems’150 kW FCvelocity-HD6.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Home About Minds in Motion Contact Us Left menu Community People say People do Themes Alternative Fuels Clean Buses Hybrid & Electric Hydrogen for Mobility Sust. With very few moving parts, there is little that can break, so maintenance is infrequent and cheap. Forgot your password? And the vehicles function well.

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Plug N Drive

JUNE 30, 2021

Survey after survey finds Canadians have questions and concerns about EV costs, capabilities, recharging, the environmental impact and the ability of an EV to adequately replace a gas-powered vehicle. Fully electric cars are cheaper to fuel and operate, saving the average EV driver hundreds of dollars per year on gas and maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans. The vehicle, which goes on sale later this year, has a range of up to 80 miles (129 km) on a single charge and will be rechargeable using either 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlets.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And “Will there be a charger available when I need one?” Today’s electric vehicles have become increasingly appealing, with 81% of EV owners expressing a clear preference for purchasing another EV for their next car. These locations are ideal for efficiently recharging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) daily.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. The circuit that you put in for a dedicated what we call Level Two charging station, working at 240 volts, which gives you that 3 to 6 hour complete battery recharge—the circuit you want it probably at 50 amps. But what about plug-in hybrids?

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. The circuit that you put in for a dedicated what we call Level Two charging station, working at 240 volts, which gives you that 3 to 6 hour complete battery recharge—the circuit you want it probably at 50 amps. But what about plug-in hybrids?

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

An electric car or EV is a vehicle powered by one or more electric motors, which draw their energy from rechargeable batteries. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with a gasoline engine. PHEVs offer a limited all-electric range and can switch to hybrid (combined gas and electric) mode when needed.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

Also, it’s a maintenance issue. For those vehicles, maintenance is key. So maintenance and uptime is really key and electric vehicles are better for that in this market. The hydraulics in those vehicles are usually the number-one maintenance problem, so they are eliminating one of the biggest problems. Garbage trucks.

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Green Charging

MARCH 5, 2021

Why purchase an EV. Besides fuel cost savings, you might want to purchase an EV because of its low carbon footprint. Electric vehicles also have low maintenance costs. Once you purchase an electric car, your only worries should be your battery percentage and tire replacement. Charging your EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 10, 2024

So driving around town, in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic, or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. Utilizing the B drive setting gets the most aggressive motor regeneration, providing maximum battery recharging. Always speak with your tax advisor before purchasing any EV.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

King County Metro earlier this year became the first transit agency in North America to install a high-powered charging station at a base facility where recharging is combined with cleaning and maintenance. Short-range buses at Metro’s Bellevue Base can now fully recharge in much less time, which has made operations more efficient.

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