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6 DOE-funded applied battery research projects targeting Li-ion cells with >200 Wh/kg for PHEVs and EVs

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The objective of the projects is to develop cells that provide more than 200 Wh/kg energy density, along with long cycle life and excellent abuse tolerance to enable 40-mile-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs). High Energy High Power Battery Exceeding PHEV-40 Requirements,” Jane Rempel (PI) DOE AMR 2014 Project ES209.

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PNNL study finds that PHEVs and BEVs could serve as feasible resource to offset grid imbalances caused by integration of large amounts of intermittent wind generation

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trafficThis scenario is currently less desirable to automotive manufacturers, but provides an additional resource benefit to PHEV/BEVs by theoretically doubling their capacity value to the grid. trafficIf about 13% of the existing light-duty vehicle stock (about 2.1 GW could be provided by the electric vehicles. Resources.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Types of fleet incentives Incentives come in different forms, but they are all meant to encourage businesses to invest in activities like electrifying their commercial fleet of light, medium, or heavy-duty vehicles. Utah-based businesses and non-profit organizations are eligible for a maximum rebate of $75,000 each.

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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. Utah Valley Hospital.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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The story begins with a company in Utah called Raser Technologies. The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. This sort of topic is the very reason Abandoned History exists.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

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Must not exceed a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of: $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossovers, and pickup trucks $55,000 for all other vehicle types. The EV or Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) must have an external charging source. Note that PHEVs cannot use DC fast chargers.)