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Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer Chevrolet Volt

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The Volt vehicles will be available at the Mark Christopher Auto Center in Ontario, Calif., There are more than 5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car neighborhood and airport offices, including the Mark Christopher Auto Center site, located within 15 miles of 90% of the US population. along with a new charging station.

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GM and ABB demonstrate community energy storage system built from 5 used Volt batteries; Duke Energy testing

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During a symposium for the media on GM’s electrification efforts, including a preview of the Spark EV to be unveiled at the LA Auto Show in two weeks, General Motors and ABB showed and demonstrated a new grid distributed micro-storage (at grid scale) system—i.e., Click to enlarge. Duke supports about 4.2

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Duke Energy and ITOCHU to assess second-life applications for Li-ion automotive batteries

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According to some auto industry estimates, electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can no longer charge to approximately 80% of their original capacity may be candidates for replacement. Duke Energy and Tokyo-based ITOCHU Corp. Duke Energy and ITOCHU believe batteries that become unsuitable for use in EVs could live on in other applications.

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Nissan plans to add at least 500 quick-charging stations to US in next 18 months, tripling the quick-charging infrastructure

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Nissan outlined the strategy at the Washington Auto Show. We envision a quick-charging network that links communities and neighborhoods where people live, work, shop and socialize. Nissan has been working on accelerating a European quick-charging network since 2011. Earlier post.)

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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The updated regulation adds auto carriers and tankers, two categories that produce 56% of all fine particulate pollution (PM 2.5 ) from ocean-going vessels at berth in California ports. Auto carriers will need to comply starting in 2025. These funds must be used for environmental projects that will benefit port-adjacent neighborhoods.

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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In EV: Auto mode, the vehicle automatically takes advantage of plug-in charge, said Kevin Layden, Ford director of Electrification Programs and Engineering. The EV: Later setting saves plug-in power for later use, such as transitioning from highway to lower-speed residential neighborhood use.

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New interactive map tracks plug-in vehicle adoption in California

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CCSE developed the map as a tool for policymakers, utilities, the auto industry and other stakeholders involved in planning infrastructure to support the burgeoning PEV market. The results can be printed on scales ranging from neighborhoods to the entire state. Map screenshot showing rebated PEVs at the zipcode level for SoCal.