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Better Battery-Control Software Could Double Charging Speed

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New battery charge estimation algorithms developed by engineers at the University of California (UC), San Diego, are on the verge of vastly improve the capabilities of current lithium-ion batteries. The changes center around improving charging times,…

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Ultimate fast charging tech could refill li-ion battery in a minute

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If you're planning on investing in a DC fast charger to get your electric vehicle battery 80 percent juiced up in 30 minutes, you might want to stick with your Level 2 charger for a while longer. Korean scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science…

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Toyota will launch super-small EV in Japan for less than 1M Yen

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Toyota will start sales of a super-small electric vehicle in Japan for less than 1 million yen, or about $12,600 U.S., Green Car Congress reported, citing the Japan-based publication Nikkei. The model will be based on Toyota's updated COMS one-person…

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Mercedes-Benz Rumored to Be Working on Two Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars

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With the recent EV and plug-in hybrid craze which has literally swept the world and has permanently changed our understanding of hybrids and EVs and how and where their very diverse applications in the modern automotive world. At one point, hydrogen fuel…

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Honda finds a way to make the Segway look elegant [video]

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Honda is jumping into the personal-mobility vehicle market associated with the Segway, and the Japanese automaker even has a cute name for the device. Honda will start demonstration tests for its UNI-CUB vehicle in June of 2012 with Japan's National Museum…

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Eight Automakers Working with SAE on Combined Charging System to Consolidate All Types of EV Charging

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A group of automakers — Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, and Volkswagen — is announcing a new charging standard for electric vehicles at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26. The new standard uses a single plug to handle all types…

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GM Restarts Chevy Volt Production Earlier than Expected

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GM halted production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid in early March due to rising inventory, but now the automaker has restarted production earlier than expected . GM originally planned on temporarily halting production from March 19 to April 23 to reduce…

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Ford adds gaming elements to on-board displays

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Hybrid and electric car drivers are getting messages about how well they're doing through graphics on their dashboard. Soon, they'll get to compete online. Mention electric cars to some folks, and they get images in their heads of dashboards full of gauges…

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