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New NREL study measures the public’s attitude about plug-in vehicles

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A new report by Mark Singer of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aims to highlight what consumers think about plug-in vehicles, including pure EVs and PHEVs, and to gain some insights about what may be needed to encourage widespread adoption. The report, Consumer Views on Plug-in Electric Vehicles – National Benchmark Report, presents the… Read more »

eMotorWerks’ new networked portable charging cord and 75-amp home charger

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eMotorWerks specializes in intelligent smart-grid-enabled charging solutions. Its JuicePlug is a universal EVSE adapter that can convert an existing “dumb EVSE” into a smart one, with app- and web-based control. The latest additions to eMotorWerks’ product line are designed to allow portable EVSE to connect to the cloud, and to accommodate ever-higher charging levels. JuiceCord… Read more »

Will Tesla’s Model 3 finally inspire major automakers to get charged?

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Tesla’s mission has always been to get more people driving EVs, even if it’s not the one selling them. Elon Musk has said many times that he welcomes competition from the major automakers. Musk and his crusading carmakers have had some success in this regard. Former GM exec Bob Lutz has acknowledged that Tesla was… Read more »

March plug-in sales take off as Tesla factory cranks into high gear

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US plug-in sales have resumed their steep upward climb. March sales shattered last year’s figure, setting a new all-time record. Around 13,725 plug-ins were sold in March, a 33% increase over March 2015 and a few units more than the previous monthly record set in December. American car buyers now have around two dozen EV and… Read more »

BMW 330e iPerformance plug-in hybrid arrives this summer

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BMW is steadily introducing new electrified models. The latest is a plug-in version of its popular 3 Series sedan. The BMW 330e iPerformance uses various aspects of the company’s eDrive technology that were developed for the i3 and i8. The new e-Beemer sports a four-cylinder gas engine with 180 hp of power and 215 lb-ft… Read more »

eMotorWerks adapter converts any Level 2 charger into a smart charging station

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eMotorWerks specializes in cloud-based technology that connects charging hardware to smart-grid applications. The company’s latest product is a universal charging station adapter that can add its smartphone and web interfaces to any existing non-networked charging station. JuicePlug manages the time and rate of charging in coordination with eMotorWerks’ cloud-based JuiceNet smart-grid charging platform, which controls… Read more »

GKN Driveline’s eAxle enables plug-in powertrains for mass-market vehicles

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GKN Driveline has developed an eAxle module designed to enable C-segment vehicles to offer buyers a plug-in hybrid option with both improved performance and reduced emissions. The new eAxle is an evolution of the system GKN designed for the Porsche 918 Spyder. The single-speed design minimizes weight to just 20.9 kg (46 lbs) while optimizing… Read more »

February plug-in sales: Tesla and Chevy battle for the lead, Ford grabs third by a nose

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US plug-in sales are on the rise again – February’s figure of 7,881 was the fourth consecutive monthly record, and an increase of 13% over last February’s 6,951. The Tesla Model S regained the lead that it briefly lost to the Volt in January – estimated sales were 1,550 units in the US (via InsideEVs). The… Read more »