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Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). Actually delivering commercially viable 500-mile batteries will require exascale computing—i.e., The Net-Zero Neighborhood.
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EDI) announced that its EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system has surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting over the course of the last 18 months. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.
Polish firm Romet presented at Intermot 2010 in Cologne a prototype of small neighborhood electric car (NEV) named 4E (Electric, Economic, Ecologic, Easy). Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph) with a range of about 100 km (62 miles). The 4E may go into production in 2011, mainly for Western European markets. The Romet 4E. Click to enlarge.
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The six focus areas of the LA New Mobility Challenge are: Shared Mobility Solutions — Ride sharing, car sharing, short-term, as-needed mobility innovations that reduce emissions and increase access to transit options, with a special consideration for those serving disadvantaged communities; Personal Mobility — Electric bikes, electric scooters, and (..)
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