In the graph above I’ve compared the full vehicle emissions of four petrol cars (20, 30, 40 and 50 MPG) to that of an electric … Gasoline Versus Electric Car Emissions ComparedRead more
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Ultra-fast charging at 625 Amps
During recent tests of Hybricon Bus Systems’ new Arctic Whisper (HAW) urban bus in Umeå, Sweden (earlier post), the Opbrid Bůsbaar achieved ultrafast charging at … Ultra-fast charging at 625 AmpsRead more
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A dirty little secret of EV
Debate over the so-called “dirty little secret” of AC fluid muddies the merits of electric vehicles. Why? Electrification of transportation is an important solution to … A dirty little secret of EVRead more
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Road-powered electric vehicle
South Korea has rolled out the world’s first road-powered electric vehicle network. The network consists of special roads that have electrical cables buried just below … Road-powered electric vehicleRead more
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Visteon heat pump system for electric vehicles
Visteon Corporation has developed a heat pump system that effectively utilizes ambient air and ancillary heat to improve cabin conditioning for hybrid and electric vehicles. … Visteon heat pump system for electric vehiclesRead more
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Solar Plane Makes Historic Flight From Europe to North Africa
Flying at a quite leisurely airspeed of 47 km/h (29 mph), Solar Impulse left the European continent and made the short crossing to the coast … Solar Plane Makes Historic Flight From Europe to North AfricaRead more
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Toyota Develops 1000 km Electric Car Battery Toyota Motor has developed a secondary electric car battery that can last up to 1,000 km per charge. … NewsRead more
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Ecoflation An aspect of climate change we’re already beginning to feel is extreme weather situations, from harsher droughts to more dramatic flooding. Thailand has experienced … NewsRead more
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Republican Presidential Hopeful Emerges as Financial Industry Candidate of Choice Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is emerging as the candidate of choice for the financial … NewsRead more
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Smith Electric, Trans Tech Introduce Electric School Bus
Smith Electric Vehicles, a leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, and Trans Tech Bus, a leading school bus manufacturer, on Tuesday unveiled the nation’s first all-electric, … Smith Electric, Trans Tech Introduce Electric School BusRead more