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Alternative fuel car
Why had it taken so long to develop this option in a car. Seams obvious. 😉
FORD ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLAN OFFERS REAL CHOICE WITH NEW FOCUS ELECTRIC, C-MAX ENERGI AND C-MAX HYBRID
Ford is showcasing three new electric models as part of a customer choice-driven strategy, led by the all-new Ford Focus Electric, which will debut in the U.S. in late 2011 Ford will launch the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicle … Continue reading
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FORD WORKING WITH BEST BUY TO OFFER FOCUS ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION SALES, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Ford is working with consumer electronics leader Best Buy to offer a 240-volt home charging station for owners of the all-new Ford Focus Electric battery electric vehicle in the United States Best Buy intends to sell the charging station, and … Continue reading
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Nissan announces 49 kW quick charger for EVs
The goal is to have quick chargers available to customers within a 25 mile radius everywhere in Japan. read more
Energy density comparison Chart
Very interesting how far down the chart the LI battery is on the chart. Bottom left. Chart from Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Energy_density.svg
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GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry
This is good news that our national labs are contributing to new technology and not the war effort alone. Automaker Can Use Cutting-Edge Battery Technology Throughout Supply Chain Read More Listen to the press conference. Very interesting about the chemistry
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‘Nanoscoops’ batteries that charge ‘40 times faster than conventional ones’
Could this lead to better charging times for BEV cars? Read More
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Carwings
New Nissan leaf iPhone app let you simulate the car experience
EV-Charge America:
EV-Charge America: Leading the way for electric vehicle charging infrastructure – Los Angeles green building | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/green-building-in-los-angeles/ev-charge-america-leading-the-way-for-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure