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The Hydrogen Car could hinder transportation electrification

  • Posted by Pierre Langlois
  • On 14/06/2016
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Photo: Toyota Mirai. This Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Montreal Science Centre, a panel on hydrogen and its final position in the energy landscape of the future will be held. Minister Pierre Arcand is one of the speakers. Members of the panel are: Richard Chahine, director of the […]
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Two Quebec-based companies unite to deliver the first electric vehicle charging with solar energy in Quebec

  • Posted by Vincent Dussault
  • On 11/04/2016
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Attractive and removable design of the “iSun” solar carport will be combined with several charging stations of various charging levels. This Partnership will promote the export of partners’ electrification technologies outside of Quebec. Montréal and Trois Rivières-11 April 2016- This morning, two Quebec companies, Renewz inc. and Roulez Électrique announced the signing of an agreement […]
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5 reasons why the electric car will accelerate the development of solar energy

  • Posted by Vincent Dussault
  • On 01/04/2016
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Original article posted on Renewz. Many people still see the electric car as a challenge for our electricity suppliers. In addition to overloading our networks, increasing demand for electricity in some states could increase energy consumption and increase dirty emissions of greenhouse gases. It is true that in many states and provinces in North America, much of the electricity...
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Production of revolutionary graphene batteries begins in Spain

  • Posted by Pierre Langlois
  • On 21/03/2016
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How about a battery capable of storing up to 1 kWh of energy in 1 kg? That is 4 times more energy for the same weight than stored in the Panasonic batteries used in Tesla vehicles (at cell level)! It seems like we may soon witness a revolution in the world of batteries, according to […]
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BMW’s «Project i 2.0»

  • Posted by EVandMore
  • On 19/03/2016
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BMW announced its plans for electrification: “Project i 2.0.” As part of this project, BMW plans to improve the i3 and launch a convertible i8 as well as an electric Mini (PHEV). Regarding the BMW i3, if the price is right, it could become a serious rival to the 2016 Leaf and its 30 kWh battery. […]
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Let’s talk about the Panasonic NCR18650B

  • Posted by François Boucher
  • On 22/01/2016
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Tesla Model S battery packs are composed of Lithium Ion 18650B batteries. Unless you are technically savvy, for many, this could just as well be in Klingon. Let’s try to break it down a little (or welcome to Klingon 101)! First, let’s look at the manufacturer’s (Panasonic) specification sheet. This document provides essential information on […]
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BOLT Test Drive : My first impressions (VIDEO)

  • Posted by Sylvain Juteau
  • On 14/01/2016
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Here is a video of my test drive of the Chevrolet BOLT (with sweet thanks to my wife who played the role of camerawoman from the back seat). I was only allowed two small laps, so I made several stops on the track to get the most information possible about the BOLT’s features. For example, […]
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Iron powder as a clean fuel rather than electricity?

  • Posted by Pierre Langlois
  • On 13/01/2016
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With the media success of the COP21, we can expect to see more promoters of alternative clean fuels aiming to displace electricity for vehicles, claiming insufficient battery range and slow recharging. Such arguments are already used to promote hydrogen, which, as I have said and demonstrated in several articles, is a ‘false good idea’. Now […]
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How GM Beat Tesla to the First True Mass-Market Electric Car (summary)

  • Posted by EVandMore
  • On 13/01/2016
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This week, Wired magazine published a very interesting and well written article about electric cars and more specifically about GM. It’s a long read but very much worth the effort for anyone in the least interested in EVs and the automotive industry. Here, EV and More has selected excerpts and summarized parts of the article. Follow the […]
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BOLT 2017: MORE EV RANGE THAN THE TESLA S60 FOR HALF THE PRICE?

  • Posted by Sylvain Juteau
  • On 11/01/2016
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This morning, GM finally unveiled some specs about the BOLT at the Detroit Auto Show! The battery capacity is 60 kWh, exactly the same as the now discontinued Tesla Model S60. The Tesla Model S60 has an official EPA range of 208 miles (335 KM) and a curb weight of 4407 pounds (1999 KG). The […]
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BOLT 2017 SPECS Released: 60 kWh Battery!

  • Posted by Sylvain Juteau
  • On 11/01/2016
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As predicted (see THE BOLT 2017 AT THE CES: VIDEO OF OUR INTERVIEW WITH PATRICK FOLEY) General Motors released the BOLT’s specs this morning at the Detroit Auto Show! Here they are: Battery Capacity: 60 kWh (no information on usable capacity though) Output of its front wheel electric motor: 150 kW (equivalent to 200 HP) Torque: […]
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The BOLT 2017 at the CES: Video of our interview with Patrick Foley

  • Posted by Sylvain Juteau
  • On 09/01/2016
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Here is a video interview with Patrick Foley, Controls Manager for the Bolt EV at GM in Detroit. I asked many questions, but unfortunately there is much information that he could not enveil. On the other hand, some non-verbal responses to my questions help confirm some “guessing”. MORE SPECS COMING VERY SOON! This is not […]
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Volt long term parking

  • Posted by François Boucher
  • On 08/01/2016
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Are you a Snowbird? The kind (of lucky) person that goes south when the cold breeze comes in and stays there until the Spring and warm weather comes back? If you also own a Volt, a Cadillac ELR or a Spark EV, then this article is for you! One possible problem of leaving a car […]
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Battery capacity of the Bolt

  • Posted by François Boucher
  • On 07/01/2016
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Yesterday, GM unveiled the Bolt at the CES in Las Vegas. This 100% electric car may well be the start of a revolution in the automotive world, being the first affordable 5 passenger car with an estimated range of 320km. A key feature of the Bolt that has not yet been officially announced, is the battery capacity. Never mind, EV […]
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Updated 2017 Ford Focus Electric: 160 km Range and DC Fast Charging

  • Posted by EVandMore
  • On 10/12/2015
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Here’s a summarized version (excerpts) of an article published today in Green Car Reports. Ford had some electric news to spill today… See below for a link to the full article. Note : we also converted miles to kilometers where range estimates are mentioned. Ford is updating its only battery-electric vehicle, now in its sixth […]
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