A video report by cars.com shows a couple electric car fast charging scenarios, and how the fees currently charged could negate the lower “fuel cost” advantage of electric cars. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)
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Concerns over high fees to charge electric cars at fast charge stations are validated
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UQM Introduces PowerPhase HD 220 Electric Propulsion System
May 2nd, 2012 Meme UQM of Longmont, Colorado has announced the introduction of its most powerful electric propulsion system ever: the PowerPhase HD(R) 220 electric propulsion system. The production-ready HD 220 will make its debut at the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) conference in Los Angeles, May 6-9, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. “The PowerPhase HD 220 is [...]
NRG’s electric car charging network creating new jobs in California
May 1st, 2012 Meme When California and NRG agreed to build new electric car charging infrastructure, it meant new jobs, new careers, and new job training programs, geared to training the workforce required to build and maintain infrastructure to support electric cars. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)
The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems
April 30th, 2012 Meme There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)
Coda announces deal for affordable electric cars with Great Wall Motors
April 26th, 2012 Meme Electric car maker Coda Automotive’s second act is well underway with a new partnership deal, with Great Wall Motors of China, to jointly develop an electric car for worldwide distribution, targeting an MSRP closer to that of equivalent gasoline cars. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)
Ford slowing production of hybrid and electric trucks
April 25th, 2012 Meme Citing battery costs and slow sales, Ford is slowing production of its electrified trucks such as the pictured F150 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV). Despite promising sales figures in sedans and passenger vehicles, the demand for electrified trucks has not been as expected. Ford says that strategies that improve their gasoline and diesel vehicles are paying [...]
