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Friday 20 November 2009
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NEWS
Electric Cars Throwing Japanese Engine Makers Into Crisis Mode
Nissan Previews Electric Commercial Van Concept
Australians Need to Build E-Bike Charging Stations Along with Bike Paths
XO2: Folding Electric Scooter for Urban Living
Flux Power Introduces New Lithium Battery and Charger
Argonne Lab Awarded $8.8M for Battery Research Facilities
NetGain Introduces New Liquid-Cooled Controller for Electric Cars
Idaho National Lab Logs Million Plug-in Hybrid Miles
Toyota Begins Plug-In Prius Lease Talks in Japan
The Greening of the Automobile Tire
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CURRENTS
Dutch Treat: Pay-As-You-Drive Taxation ProposedIf the Dutch approve the plan, car owners will no longer be taxed on their vehicle purchases and registrations, but when and how far they drive. Myers NMG2: Now We're Talking Seriously Sensible CommutingIt's been more than a decade since the original "Sparrow" was launched, but now Dana Myers and company have taken the concept of smart commuting to the next level. PG&E's Kleptomaniac Smart MetersSmart Meters might not be ready for prime time if the cases of utility customers in Bakersfield, CA is any guide. Keeping Track of My Plug-in Prius' Battery PackWant a glimpse of what the future plug-in hybrid driver is going to see when driving their car? Here's what EV World's PICC Prius Is a Prius Really Cleaner Than an Electric Car?Britain's Environmental Transportation Association has warned that electric cars could result in the burning of more coal and use of nuclear power, but are they actually 'dirtier' than gasoline-hybrids?
CURRENTS ARCHIVE >>>GUEST FEATURES
Electrification Roadmap Bypasses Important Role for Vehicle-to-GridMAGICC demonstrates that we don't have to wait years for the deployment of V2G technology, argues Dr. Steven Letendre. If We Build It, Will They Come?Given the proliferation of plug-in and electric vehicle programs now sprouting up across the automotive industry, what will it take to get consumer buy-in? discusses this panel of automotive experts, moderated by U of Michigan's David Cole. Chevy Volt Progress Report: 12 Months and TickingExclusive MP3 audio from November 17, 2009 technical briefing by Chevrolet Volt program engineers, Andrew Farah and Bill Wallace. SEE MORE REPORTS >>>
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Mini-E #183, Do you want me to run? Then Plug Me In!
I forgot to plug in... for the second time! Now this might not be a problem for most, and BMW might not want to worry too much about this, but it sure is a problem for me!
In all seriousness, I really think this is going to be an issue for folks!
Don't turn your back on your freedom America.
Our forefathers founded a Union of States, a nation of independent free people. On this Veterans day we are reminded that our freedom is not free.
On this Veterans day we are also sadly reminded that we are today, more so than ever, dependent on foreign lands and kings for oil, for energy.
Exide Technologies in the Lithium-ion Energy Systems Market?
Exide`s decision leaves us with some unanswered questions as to what is next in terms of the arrival of the Sixth Techno-economic Paradigm in the world.
Social Media
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INSIDER UPDATE
How'd our first week with LIVN GRN, our plug-in Prius go? Why does Paice want to stop the import of all Toyota hybrids and how can a smart car achieve a fuel economy rating of 96.81 mpg? Find out the answers to these and more in this week's EV World Insider. READ MORE ....
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News Notes
A Tale of Two Trabants
Posted: 15 Nov 2009 Electric Cars and Extended-Range EVs Made Simple... Really Simple Posted: 14 Nov 2009 Two-thirds of 500 Petroleum Geologists Support "Peak Oil Is a Concern" Proposition Posted: 10 Nov 2009 Australian Environment Minister Meets evMe Electric Car Posted: 09 Nov 2009 What's a Smart Grid, Anyway? Posted: 06 Nov 2009 More News Notes >>> |
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