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Nissan unveils ZEOD RC electric Le Mans Prototype; targeting 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours

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The car will compete under the ACO’s “Garage 56” entry—an additional spot on the grid for vehicles that showcase new and innovative technology. Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the in invitation from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) to compete in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours in Japan in February. Earlier post.).

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept CLA Class at IAA; based on electric-first MMA platform

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When connected to a compatible bidirectional DC charging station, the vehicle becomes an energy storage device that could, for example, store solar power for use later. It can also serve as an electricity supply, either Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) or Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Bidirectional charging.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , which regulates interstate transmission of electricity, is on board with the idea.

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Funding boost for advanced technology vehicles

Green Cars News

There are a wide range of areas that could potentially benefit from the cash including: the hybridisation or full electrification of vehicle systems; batteries and other energy storage devices; power electronics; waste heat recovery; transmissions and drivetrains; hydrogen vehicle technologies; vehicle, component and subsystem manufacturing technologies; (..)

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).