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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

Green Car Congress

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). and Google, Inc. The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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Biggest points of EV skepticism have widely been met, study shows

Teslarati

The first was the Tesla Model S Long Range in 2020 , which had an EPA-rated 402 miles per charge. The Ford F150 Lightning is one of the best-known options that can fill both of these concerns, and for those looking to go the extra distance to stabilize their grid, look no further than the Tesla Powerwall!

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Honda unveils 2013 Fit EV; expects about 1,100 units in US over next 3 years

Green Car Congress

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 will test the Fit EV with the City of Torrance, California Google Inc.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid. Smart Grid City will use a realtime high-speed two-way communication throughout the distribution grid. Smart meters and substations will be integral.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And personally I like better simple solutions. Once weve consolidated everything to depend on the grid, we can clean up everything by cleaning up the grid. 1, 2000) Sited: [link] You can google it and find it anywhere that vehicles have always placed more harmful chemicals into the air. Its a centralised solution.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The prototype vehicle, called Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), is designed to ease congestion and pollution problems in cities. It is based on the Segway Personal Transporter but holds two people, instead of one, and lets them sit, instead of stand. You could even call it Personal On-demand Driving.

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