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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

Green Car Congress

The new module has a wide voltage range (400 to 750 V) and can be directly connected to an existing electrical instrument provided with a motor, inverter, and battery, etc., Schematic example of connecting the FC module to an external device. In addition, the system’s modularization greatly improves convenience.

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2022 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle offering new Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance; Level 2 automation

Green Car Congress

The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. An extended ToyotaCare maintenance plan, good for three years or 35,000 miles, is included with the vehicle. color TFT LCD gauge cluster; 120V/100W power outlet and dual-bulb LED headlights.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

Green Car Congress

First, each region had to be on at least one of the participating automakers list of target regions where their vehicles will be for sale during the program period. Generating revenue for station owners to offset electricity and maintenance costs. (Three main factors went into the selection of the regions, Coulomb said.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

Green Car Congress

As such, the theory regarding fleet manager EV adoption should be updated now that the automobiles are available for sale and revealed consumer behavior (empirical data) can be analyzed. EVs face barriers to adoption because they are a radical environmental technology.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. If you have only a few cars for sales reps or maybe a van for local deliveries, then going direct to a dealer may work. The Consumer and Commercial Connection.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Owning a JDM import isn’t just about having a car; it’s about possessing a piece of automotive heritage—a tangible connection to Japan’s automotive legacy. Maintenance and Servicing Maintaining a JDM import demands expertise and access to specialized equipment, particularly for older or rare models.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric NZ

The charging process is only initiated once the automatic system check has detected a safe connection between the vehicle and the charging station. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. Charging Safety. THE BOTTOM LINE. EVs have the highest car safety scores.