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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

Green Car Congress

The rules explicitly exclude devices used to charge a motor vehicle that is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current, and which may include a nonelectrical source of power designed to charge batteries and components.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. On EV Life, you can see personalized recommendations for any car you’re considering. For the Hyundai Kona below, EV Life estimates it will take one hour to recharge 5 miles.).

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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In a review paper in the journal Nature Materials , Jean-Marie Tarascon (Professor at College de France and Director of RS2E, French Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage) and Clare Gray (Professor at the University of Cambridge), call for integrating the sustainability of battery materials into the R&D efforts to improve rechargeable batteries.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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While the most common place for recharging was at home (51%), many are also charging their vehicles while out and about. On the more practical side, 1 in 4 EV drivers are looking for other maintenance services being provided onsite (26%). 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One.

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DOT to award up to $60M for advanced transportation and congestion management projects; V2X, ITS and mobility services

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Infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and condition assessment. Infrastructure Maintenance, Monitoring, and Condition Assessment. Projects funded under this initiative will deploy advanced transportation and congestion management technologies, including: Advanced traveler information systems. Electronic pricing and payment systems.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Work with the board to assist chapters in finding and incorporating social media options, including hosting chapter web pages and assistance in developing some minimal level of content design and maintenance. I personally have had over 400 people drive my cars in order to show them the true experience.

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Li-ion Reserve in the World: How it Revolutionised the EV Industry

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Though steam was doing well powering the trains and factories incorporating a steam engine into a personal car was not a practical and efficient way and soon became obsolete mainly due to the long starting time and the need to fill water in a short span with other numerous other inconvenience. How Does A Lithium-Ion Battery Work.

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