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DOE tool allows consumers to estimate localized upstream greenhouse gas emissions for EVs and PHEVs

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Beyond Tailpipe Emissions Calculator that provides estimates of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with driving an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), including emissions from the production of electricity used to power the vehicle.

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CMU team details impact of regional and drive-cycle variations on degradation of a PHEV battery pack

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A team at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) led by Dr. Jeremy Michalek has investigated the implications of regional and drive cycle variations on the degradation of a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) battery. Effect of air cooling on capacity fade and battery life when annual miles driven are 14,700 miles.

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Chrysler/DOE Ram PHEV project exploring battery life modeling

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Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. The program is slated to rack of 9 million miles of data, with 1.4 million miles in sub-freezing temperatures and 1.1 Battery life.

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PHEV Day 138 - Friday Feb 09. Run From Bisbee to Phoenix for Link Up with ASU and Phoenix EAA, Ricky Suiter

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Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The Friday run from Bisbee up to Phoenix went smoothly without any event. The "Spirit" was recording 66.3MPG for 149 miles and registering 100,499 miles with fill-up at the Pilot Station in Eloy, AZ, taking in midgrade 8.295 gals x $2.05 = $17.88. More to follow!

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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million, for installation of approximately 2,500 charging stations in each of five markets: Tennessee, Oregon, San Diego, Seattle and the Phoenix/Tucson region. million to Navistar to develop and deploy 400 battery electric delivery trucks with a 100-mile range. Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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"Spirit" Became Enlightened in Fiesta of Lights Parade with the Phoenix EAA, Saturday EVe, 5 December 2009. And Looking at Parker and Yuma Runs!

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CCheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, Below is a medley of happy snaps taken before the Fiesta of Light Parade, the 23rd one for Phoenix, as orchestrated by Phoenix Electric Auto Association Veep, Sam DiMarco on his 21st showing. after being "Enlightened" in Phoenix, "Spirit" and EVJerry. Setting up the lights!

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PHEV3A Week Plus in Review from San Diego - Phoenix - Tucson - Bisbee - Douglas - Bisbee -.

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Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs and EVnthusiasts, One & All - In San Diego, the "Spirit" did on PHEV Day 135, Tuesday, 10 February 2009, a run to Cuyamaca College. Once recharged: 90MPG; 85; 100; 100MPG with showings of 99.9MPG for 71 Miles; 97.3 with 2,492 miles driven with MPG Averge of 55 AH 66.87 for 30; 93.5 for 33; 86.4