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2012 Philadelphia Car Show Highlights

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Staff

The Lexus LFA supercar The Electric Volvo C30 The Ford Cmax Energi Fisker Karma Toyota Prius C

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Lotus Modular Eco-urban furniture system – Charge point?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Staff

Lotus by LumineXence, it is the first modular eco-urban furniture system with photovoltaic technology, designed by the architect Giancarlo Zema. For more information please visit their site www.luminexence.com

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Research funding to reduce EV charging costs

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Staff

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded nearly $7 million in research and development funding that will help to reduce the current costs of electric-vehicle (EV) chargers by 50% over the next three years. read more

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Ten Electric Cars Coming in 2012

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Staff

LEAF and Volt (Expanded Markets): Smart ForTwo Electric Drive: Honda Fit EV: Mitsubishi i: Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Ford Focus Electric: Fisker Karma: Toyota RAV 4 EV Ford C-Max Energi: Tesla Model S: While it may be a tough year … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt | Explaining the Volt’s Gas Tank

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Staff

Some interesting problems in keeping gas in a Chevy Volt that does not use a lot of gas. Courtesy Chevy

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Electric Motor Demonstration

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Staff

A nice explanation of the difference between Permanent magnets and Induction Magnet motors.

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The new Normal (IL)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Staff

Here is a short video about a small town moving toward a EV future.

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Northeast Aims to Remedy E.V. Range Anxiety with 11-State Charging Network

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Staff

Northeast Aims to Remedy E.V. Range Anxiety with 11-State Charging Network | InsideClimate News Drivers of all-electric cars could soon zip across the U.S. Northeast without having to worry about running out of battery power mid-trip. http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20111026/electric-vehicles-EVs-charging-infrastructure-range-anxiety-northeast-nissan-leaf-chevy-volt-georgetown

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Car charging installed for no charge.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Staff

The charging stations are provided and installed by Car Charging, Inc. at no cost to the business/property owner. http://www.carcharging.com

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350Green Awarded Second Contract to Expand Statewide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Pennsylvania

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Staff

Second phase of the charging infrastructure rollout in PA with 72 DC Fast and 72 Level 2 chargers got funded with $450,000 from PA DEP. Strategy is the key to installing charging stations for the state. Download the full Press … Continue reading →

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