Tag: Electric Vehicles
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Fuel Economy Improves As New Auto Materials Lighten
The U.S. Department of Energy talks about research into materials in autos that would both lighten the load while raising fuel economy and remaining safe. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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US-Backed Battery Maker A123 Headed To Chinese Firm
Wanxiang is the winning bidder for stimulus-backed and bankrupt A123 Systems, but many in Washington say the advanced battery maker shouldn’t be in Chinese hands. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTec…
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SD Zoo Solar-To-EV System Is The Real Deal
San Diego’s zoo gets a super-smart solar-to-EV charging system, able to operate independent of the grid, store power, send excess power to the grid or use grid power. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit Eart…
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Electric Vehicles Enlisted For Military Base Grid Security
An Army demonstration project at Fort Carson, Colo., will test using electric vehicles for energy storage to support a base microgrid. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling.
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GE Adding Ford Plug-In To Its EV Fleet
GE says it will buy 2,000 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids, and in return, Ford will help promote GE’s WattStation charger and other alternative vehicle technologies. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit Ear…