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JANUARY 21, 2012

Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. and Stanford University, in addition to the City of Torrance, California. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. and $1.60) per day. million (US$11.9-million)

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JUNE 24, 2019

billion miles to be driven by UK cars. Energy cost of charging electric cars: There are implications for the electrical power generation in the UK needed to recharge these vehicles. billion miles uses at least 63 TWh of power. Associate Professor Dan Smith, Applied and Environmental Geology, University of Leicester.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

has introduced the battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) into the Zipcar Portland fleet, with the first vehicles located at Portland State University (PSU). When connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Honda Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than three hours from a low charge indicator illumination point.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

In recuperation, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the battery pack when the driver takes his or her foot off the gas pedal. The test will run in 5 phases of 12 weeks each, with users sought with a daily commute of 40–100 km (25-62 miles).

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JANUARY 29, 2013

The electric road-legal bus has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) on a single charge and is fitted with a two-speed manual gearbox, to help traverse steeper gradients. The battery pack can be fully recharged in just 8-10 hours, or can be swapped out for a spare pack in a matter of minutes, using only one person and a pallet truck.

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MARCH 21, 2011

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a self-assembling three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes (Li-ion and NiMH) that allows for faster charging and discharging without sacrificing energy storage capacity. Battery life and recharging time are major limitations of electric vehicles.

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MAY 18, 2014

Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. The software in the Bultaco Control Unit (BCU) enables the driver to manage the engine power, energy recovery, battery recharge and connection to mobile devices.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar has introduced a 2014 Honda Fit battery electric vehicle (EV) at The University of California, Davis’ (UC Davis) West Village , the largest planned zero net energy community in the United States. In the course of a year, the community is designed to generate as much energy as it consumes.

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AUGUST 30, 2013

We’re excited about the impact this new technology could have on electric vehicles, especially as it relates to cost and the need to recharge. The DOE wants a battery that can power a car for 240 miles; we think we can exceed that.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 29, 2021

Israeli startup Electreon is testing dynamic wireless charging on a short bus route in Tel Aviv, allowing an electric bus to recharge as it drives along a stretch of road. mile) section of a 2.0-kilometer mile) route, and installed a static wireless charging station at the Tel Aviv University. kilometer (1.2-mile)

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MAY 31, 2016

kWh SCiB ( earlier post ) pack, Toshiba’s advanced lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and will make regular trips between All Nippon Airways Co. The 45-seat bus is powered by a long-life, high-output 52.9 facilities in Tonomachi, Kawasaki and Haneda Airport in Tokyo. The 11-kilometer (6.8-mile) The 11-kilometer (6.8-mile)

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

gigawatts to Shanghai from a hydroelectric plant nearly 1,300 miles (808 miles) away in southwestern China. Last month, the Tianhe-1A, developed by China’s National University of Defense Technology, became the world’s fastest supercomputer. High Speed Rail. Supercomputing. Solar fuels.

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JUNE 13, 2011

Using technology developed by Proterra, the lightweight, composite-body bus recharges in about 10 minutes. near Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. Proterra Inc. was founded in 2004 and is currently manufacturing buses in a temporary plant in Greenville, S.C. later this year.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Faster charging stations for electric vehicles will be strategically placed at key locations in Delaware to enable long trips in the state by next year, through a new collaborative research agreement between the University of Delaware (UD) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).

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APRIL 23, 2010

The demonstration project will entail a one-year study that will be conducted by the University of Waterloo with funding from Transport Canada. The REV ACX features a 160-kilometer range (99-mile), and a top speed of 144 km/h (89 mph). The REV ACX drive train uses a 125 kW AC permanent magnet motor and single speed eGearDrive system.

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MAY 8, 2018

The development of universal technology standards will accelerate this transition, and Proterra is actively working to promote interoperability across technology platforms. Recharge time is approximately six hours for an E2 Catalyst utilizing a J1772-CCS plug-in connection.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Using a liquid-cooled 28 kWh lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls, Transit Connect Electric wagon can achieve a range of 55 to 80 miles (86 to 129 km) on a single charge depending on driving conditions and ancillary power usage. The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe but, on earth, it must normally be extracted from water or organic compounds.

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MAY 5, 2009

Simulated test phases ranged from 7 stops per mile and a top speed of 20 mph during the central business district phase to 1 stop and a top speed of 40 mph during the commuter phase. Calculated diesel equivalent fuel economy for each phase was: 21.35 mpg on the central business district phase, 17.55 mpg on the arterial phase and 29.23

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MARCH 5, 2014

The rear-wheel drive KEB is propelled by a 250 watt electric motor producing a 45 N·m (33 lb-ft) of torque, and powered by a 36 volt, 10 amp lithium-ion polymer battery pack which is easily detached for recharging. The City model has a range of around 40 km (25 miles) on a single charge and a recharging time of four hours.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

EVA serves as a platform to showcase the results of the work at TUM CREATE, a joint research program by Technische Universität München (TUM) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). EVA is designed to be recharged in just 15 minutes to cover a realistic range of 200 km (124 miles) based on Singapore driving patterns.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The Fit EV is designed to meet the needs of an average urban commuter, offering an estimated driving range of 123 miles (198 km) on a single charge using the US EPA city cycle test methods. Honda anticipates a combined city/highway EV range of 76 miles (122 miles) on the new Fuel Economy labels.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100-mile ()161 km) driving range per charge using the US LA4 city cycle (70 miles (113 km) when applying EPA’s adjustment factor). Battery recharging can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120-volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240-volt outlet.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Selected research projects are focused on developing electric vehicle systems that can recharge rapidly at high power levels, decreasing typical charge times to 15 minutes or less using a connector or wireless fast charging system. Pennsylvania State University. University of Michigan. University of Tennessee.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Audi and its partners E.ON, the Munich municipal utility company Stadtwerke München (SWM) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have begun a fleet trial with electric drive cars in the Munich model region. If the range extender is used to recharge the battery, the A1 e-tron can cover an additional 200 kilometers (124.27

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APRIL 30, 2010

NC State University. Medical University of South Carolina. Columbia University. This novel high energy battery concept is based upon a closed loop system in which the zinc (anode), suspended as slurry in a storage tank, is transported through reaction tubes (cathode) to facilitate the discharge and recharge of the battery.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2007

“We want to test it and get it into production,” Mr [Anders] Jensen, head of the Smart brand team, told the Financial Times on Wednesday.The brand chose London for the pilot in part because of its network of free public recharging stations.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The projects selected are located in 25 states, with 50% of projects led by universities, 23% by small businesses, 12% by large businesses, 13% by national labs, and 2% by non-profits. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Development of a Dedicated, High-Value Biofuels Crop The University of Massachusetts, Amherst will develop an.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

The control strategy used was to operate on the electric drive when possible and to recharge the ultracapacitors when the engine was operating.this resulted in a large improvement in average engine efficiency from 19% in the ICE vehicle to 30% in the micro-hybrid even though the electric motor had a peak power of only 6 kW. Burke, 2009.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The CMT-380 features a lithium-polymer battery pack that supports an all-electric range of up to 80 miles. When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Eight of the EcoCAR teams, including Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Victoria and Virginia Tech chose to design Extended Range Electric Vehicles.

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

Due to its location some 700 miles from the South Pole and near the center of the WAIS, conditions at Byrd Station are an important indicator of climate change throughout the region. Image by Julien Nicolas, courtesy of Ohio State University.) Since its establishment in 1957, the station has not been occupied continuously.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

While the battery electric vehicle has made progress in recent years, with improved affordability and energy storage capability, for most consumers, range anxiety and lengthy recharging time remain formidable obstacles, Hyundai said. —John Krafcik. Extensive crash, fire and leak testing successfully completed. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

The devices could theoretically be recharged at a station in a few minutes. “ The discharged electrolyte is simply pumped out and replaced with recharged fluid. The pumped-off electrolyte can be recharged at the gas station, for example, using a wind turbine or solar plant ,” says engineer Jens Noack from ICT.

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APRIL 18, 2018

Electric vehicle chargers that offer this kind of power deliver energy for up to 20 miles of range per minute, which is seven times faster than today’s 50 kW DC chargers. EV owners need a convenient, reliable and fast turnaround in recharging their vehicles. —Mark McNabb, President and CEO of Electrify America.

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JUNE 13, 2011

The University of California, Davis and the BMW Group released the largest publicly available study of electric-car users yet conducted, including more than 120 families who drove the fully electric MINI E automobile more than 1 million miles in California, New York and New Jersey from June 2009 to June 2010.

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