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 and C-MAX Hybrid in 2012 in North America and in 2013 in Europe. Both will use the company’s critically acclaimed powersplit hybrid architecture and advanced lithium-ion battery systems; C-MAX Energi will deliver better charge-sustaining fuel economy than the Chevrolet Volt
- Ford’s electrified vehicles are just one part of a broad commitment to delivering top fuel efficiency with every vehicle and providing affordable fuel efficiency for millions of customers
- Ford is on track to bring five new electrified vehicles to North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013. Ease of use and an engaging ownership experience is a key part of the strategy
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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 offer complete consultation and installation services through its Geek Squad tech support services unit
- Ford’s on-board 6.6-kilowatt charger allows for full charge at home with the 240-volt outlet in three to four hours – charging in half the time as the Nissan Leaf
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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.
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
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?
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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