News
January 2012
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-Some EV incentives have expired
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-Battery costs believed to drop over the next decade
October 2011
- Some DIYs modifying the Leaf
September 2011
- Chevy Volts available for hourly rental at Duke University
April 2011
- US Dept of Energy Fuel Economy numbers for EVs
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-3-Dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes research shows promise
- First Level-3 public use charger unveiled in Texas
March 2011
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-Cold weather analysis of the Chevy Volt
- Outlet sharing app for the iPhone
February 2011
- Thousands of Americans mis-claim EV tax credit
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-Toyota shows off its Li–O2/CO2 battery with very high discharge capacity
- Saudi Arabia about to hit Peak Oil. Why some aren’t shocked.
January 2011
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-99 MPG on the Nissan Leaf
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-Video showing why lithium batteries wear down after repeated charging
- Somebody from GM tries to help EVs, but doesn’t
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-Revenge of the Electric Car trailer:
- First Leaf owner shares the experience
October 2010
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-Bosch Auto weighs in on the future of battery technology
- How will the EPA rate electric vehicles?
September 2010
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-Old EVs at in Jay Leno’s Garage
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-Clipper Creek Demonstration
August 2010
July 2010
- Article about EVs in the Independent Weekly
- City permits for home charging stations in Raleigh now a little easier for residents
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-Great Lance Armstrong Nissan Leaf ad:
June 2010
- Hybrid power retrofit in six hours
- The true range of electric vehicles
- Best fuel-saving tires to buy
May 2010
- Coda update
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-Turning phone booths into charging stations
- Better Place update
- Videos from GreenNet 2010
- Fuel savings numbers on 7 hybrid cars
April 2010
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-Yike Bike. $4,450 price for around a 6 mile range. Recharge in 40 minutes. A little pricey, but definitely a cool design.
- Enhanced sidewalk technology for a future with EVs
- Nissan Leaf pricing announced
March 2010
- NC Utilities and Regulators At Odds Over Smart Grid Reporting
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-ClipperCreek’s EV charger with J-1772 coupler
- Project Get Ready update
February 2010
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-Nissan Leaf purchase process announced
December 2009
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-Great info on the difference in a kW and a kWh.
- Ford Focus BEV video. Not available for sale, yet.
November 2009
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-The Nissan Leaf is coming to Raleigh on January 29th, 2010! Paul Scott reviews the Nissan Leaf, also it’s been listed as one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year.
- Update on the Chevy Volt’s battery development
- Coda website updated. They still plan to deliver cars in late 2010. Their goal is to sell 2,000 the first year and 20,000 the year after.
October 2009
- Frankfurt Motor Show and Detroit Auto Show
September 2009
August 2009
- Nissan Leaf Electric Car Unveiled. For sale in North America in late 2010. No exact date revealed.
July 2009
- What’s the difference between AC and DC? Which is better for electric cars?
- First EPA Certification of Conformity for electric motorcycles
May 2009
- Obama to Toughen Rules on Emissions and Mileage
April 2009
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-Tesla Model S has 711 deposits ($5,000 refundable). They will be available in 2011. Over 1,000 people are still waiting for Roadsters.
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-Electrifying Transportation Conference, May 27th, McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh
February 2009
January 2009