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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

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The new Honda Fit EV at UC Davis is located at West Village Square right across the street from West Village’s other Zipcar, a Honda Insight, in front of “The Hub Market.” In the course of a year, the community is designed to generate as much energy as it consumes. Zipcar has had vehicles on campus at UC Davis since 2009.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

EV Connect

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Level 2 Charging Level 2 charging stations require a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which is commonly found in residential homes, commercial buildings, and public locations.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%). Median “driving days” varied across owners of the Nissan Leaf (37 km), the Chevrolet Volt (45 km) and the Tesla (39 km). Two-thirds of Mainstream respondents already have Level 1 recharge access at home. Axsen, J.,

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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the Volt—but also more broadly for batteries and electrified vehicle applications in general. Volt) Battery electric (in development) Fuel cell hybrid electric. > Recharge time. Source: Roland Matthé, GM. Click to enlarge. Different applications require different types of cells, he noted. Mild Hybrid.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Analytics and Reports – provide EV charging providers with trends and insights that help with the operation of their charger network and help them identify and plan future investment into new infrastructure to grow their network. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivering 10 eActros electric heavy-duty trucks to customers for two years of fleet testing

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This will enable us to satisfy the many requests we have had from customers and to gain even more insight. These three-phase asynchronous motors are liquid-cooled and operate with a nominal voltage of 400 volts. The drive system comprises two electric motors located close to the rear-axle wheel hubs.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

Nissan is about to drink GM’s milkshake with a breakthrough, affordable, next generation electric car that will be beat the Chevy Volt to market, cost half as much and work twice as well. I look forward to bringing you my insights and analysis. I have seen the future and it is a new car electric car from Nissan.

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