Category Archives: Technology

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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GM Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Hydrogen Vehicle

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Staff

GM Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Hydrogen Vehicle Read more

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Ford & SunPower Partner for the Drive Green for Life Program

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Staff

Here Comes the Sun: Ford and SunPower Team up to Let Focus Electric Customers ‘Drive Green for Life’ Ford and SunPower team up to provide a high-efficiency rooftop solar system that will provide Focus Electric owners enough renewable energy production … Continue reading →

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The Ford Evos Concept – Very cool

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Staff

BERLIN, Germany, August 31, 2011 Ð The Ford Evos Concept, to be revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, previews a new global design language for the next generation of Ford cars, MAVs and CUVs. (8/30/2011)

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The Future of EVs – Ford Perspective

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Staff

The Future of EVs Sherif Marakby, Director of Electrification Programs and Engineering at Ford Motor Company, discusses recent technological advances made by Ford in the realm of vehicle electrification, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full-battery electric vehicles, as well as … Continue reading →

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FORD ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLAN OFFERS REAL CHOICE WITH NEW FOCUS ELECTRIC, C-MAX ENERGI AND C-MAX HYBRID

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Staff

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

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Staff

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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Energy density comparison Chart

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Staff

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

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Staff

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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