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

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. The vehicle moves beneath the canopy during the day to maintain maximum concentrated solar irradiance. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Click to enlarge.

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EVs now beat rail as the largest electricity consumer in the US transport sector

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The shares of electricity consumed by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were about the same in 2018. Read more: The Las VegasLA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground Due to shifts in solar policy, renters and homeowners in many states are now able to subscribe to a local community solar farm.

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NDEW 2022 steps it up

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Juneau EV, along with Plug In America , provided 2023 electric vehicle (EV) tax information. NDEW event in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, to the southwest… EV rally NDEW 2022 - Las Vega s was hosted by the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association (LVEVA) in conjunction with Tesla Owners Las Vegas.

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Mercedes-Benz to launch global branded high-power charging network, starting in North America with €1B investment

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At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz announced that the rollout of its high-power charging network will start this year in North America. The experience will be further enhanced by the easy and convenient “Plug & Charge” function. This is intended to eliminate wait times for Mercedes-Benz customers.

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Ford reveals solar-powered C-Max hybrid concept

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Ford is to reveal a new solar-powered hybrid concept vehicle at the International CES in Las Vegas next week. Based on the C-Max plug-in hybrid, the new Solar Energi Concept can achieve its full electric driving range from solar power alone under the right circumstances (when it is left in the sun f[.].

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Using BMW i Home Charging Services, the vehicle is charged with home-generated solar power whenever this is available.

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Solar panels are great, but let’s keep them off our cars… for now

Green Cars News

This week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ford Motor Company unveiled a new concept car that it said could revolutionise how electric cars charge forever. Based on the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid — a version of the C-Max hatch that we sadly don’t get here in the UK — t[.]. Ford Solar Weekly Column'