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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Hybrids Plug-ins Solar' Ford C-MAX Energi gets a combined EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway, for a combined 100 MPGe.

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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

Green Car Congress

By simply parking over wireless charging ground pads located at home, in garages, and public parking spots, EV drivers will be able to recharge hands-free, without the need for any bulky cables, virtually eliminating the need to ever plug in.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) We often had company Barstow-to-North Las Vegas, Nevada (162 miles) SOC on arrival: 43% AER remaining: 116 miles SOC on departure: 71% AER: 198 miles Charging time: 54 minutes KWh added: 27.6 George, Utah.

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Hyundai is going all in on hydrogen, and relying on food waste to make that happen

Baua Electric

At CES in Las Vegas, the company announced that hydrogen fuel will now play a “crucial role in Hyundai’s sustainability roadmap as it is a clean energy source.” Rather than plugging in the vehicle as you would for a battery-electric car, hydrogen fuel cells rely on compressed hydrogen.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

Green Car Congress

Honda will also make plug-in hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles commercially available to European customers. The new design is powered by a detachable battery rather than a chain mechanism, and can be recharged through a connection in NeuV’s luggage space.

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CES 2023 Preview: A Stick-on-the-Wall TV, A Covid Breath Test, and More

Cars That Think

I’m traveling today to Las Vegas for the in-person CES 2023. There is a separate hub that must be plugged in somewhere within the home. It claims a two-and-a-half-year battery life with no recharging. After two years of almost pointless virtual shows, I’m excited to get my eyes and hands on real devices.

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