Re: [EVDL] EVLN: UK racer Lewis Hamilton likes to drive his Smart EV in Monaco.mc
On 03/23/2016 04:22 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: HE drives faster than anyone on the planet, his clothes probably cost more than most people’s cars and he goes to parties you wouldn’t be able to get into if you haven’t signed thousands of autographs in your life. But as cool as Lewis Hamilton is, he has a distinctly uncool secret. Well, it’s not a secret anymore. Before qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the 31-year-old revealed something you wouldn’t have expected of the man. “What model are you driving at the moment, as a road car?” Hamilton was asked. “A smart car,” said Hamilton. “I have a smart electric. Me and him both. Too bad I don't have the rest of his lifestyle! --Rick ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] (D) @Costa4NY ’s public EVSE bill for 5 NYC boroughs
I still believe public charging stations are a mistake. Instead they should
give incentives to install at shops, resturants and fueling stations.
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bill for 5 NYC boroughs
% Let's hope they install it where drivers want to go (shopping,
airport/train/bus long-term parking, etc.) and the EV signage are
red-lettered 'tow-away' %
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Electric car charging stations may come to all five NYC boroughs under
Queens councilman’s bill
March 18, 2016 ERIN DURKIN
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Democrat Costa Constantinides's legislation would mandate that the
Department of Transportation launch a four-year pilot program with up to 35
curbside charging stations citywide.
A Queens councilman will introduce a bill to require the city to start
installing electric car charging stations in parking spaces around the five
boroughs.
Democrat Costa Constantinides's legislation would mandate that the
Department of Transportation launch a four-year pilot program with up to 35
curbside charging stations citywide.
"Obviously we're trying to get people out of cars first," Constantinides
said. "But for those who still do purchase cars — and I drive a car myself —
you want to go green ... If there's no infrastructure, there's no way to
plug in, it's not going to be an option for you. You're not going to make
that choice even if you want to make that choice."
Under the legislation, which will be introduced Tuesday, the city would have
to install two to seven stations in each borough and list their locations
online. Officials would also have to report on how much the stations were
used.
Constantinides said the city has done a good job converting part of the city
fleet to electric, but for private citizens driving an electric car is still
tough.
"We want to make it easier. We want to make going green as simple as
traditional," he said.
[© nydailynews.com]
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Bill Would Bring Electric Car Charging Stations to NYC Streets
MAR 20, 2016 The proposal would have two to seven in each borough ... To
that end, he will propose a pilot program that would bring up to 35 curbside
electric car charging stations to the city, the New York Daily News
reported.
...
http://council.nyc.gov/d22/html/members/home.shtml
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[EVDL] EVLN: ToyohashiU EV> smaller(cheaper)-pack using road2tire power
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/18/japanese-university-ev-power-from-road/
Japanese university creates EV that gets power from the road
Mar 18th 2016 Chris Bruce
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(diagram, proposed road/tire method)
]
Researchers at Japan's Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a
way to take the batteries out of electric vehicles. To make this work, an EV
with special tires draws energy directly from steel paths embedded in the
road, according to The Japan Times [
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/18/business/first-ev-without-battery-unveiled-aichi/
]. At this early stage, the solution isn't very practical, though.
As the tires roll, steel wires in them carry energy from the steel plates in
the road to the electric motor. The university already built a full-scale
proof of concept on a 98-foot test course, and the EV reached about six
miles per hour there. "Acceleration was smooth, and the ride was
comfortable." professor Takashi Ohira, told The Japan Times.
Ohira has been working on ways to make batteries less necessary for EVs for
several years. In 2011, he proposed embedding radio frequency transmitters [
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/22/japanese-researchers-can-deliver-power-to-your-wheels-by-radio/
] in the road, and using the steel belts in the tires and special equipment
in the vehicle to convert the signal to electricity. This test seems to be a
development of that research.
While this method works, there are a lot of problems that still need
solutions. For example, how much energy would you need to flow through the
road to power thousands of vehicles every day? Also, embedding the necessary
equipment in the road would be a gargantuan undertaking. It's difficult to
imagine so much money going to such a massive infrastructure project, but
that doesn't mean that Ohira is alone in his quest to turn roads into
charging surfaces. Volvo has tested inductive charging in short sections of
road [
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/27/volvo-inductive-charging-electric-roads/
] to top up the batteries in a city boss while it was on the move. Last
year, Goodyear also proposed tires than can charge a car [
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/06/goodyear-imagines-a-tire-that-can-charge-your-ev/
]. And HaloIPT [
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/09/uk-based-haloipt-introduces-in-road-charging-system-for-electric/
] and the Korea Advanced Institute of Technology [
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/02/korean-electric-car-gets-a-charge-an-induction-charge-from-t/
] have been tinkering with the idea for years.
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http://kyodonews.net/news/2016/03/18/53750
Electric vehicle that can run without battery unveiled
18 March 2016 Kyodo
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Toyohashi University of Technology and Taisei Corp. unveiled Friday what
they say is the world's first electric vehicle that runs without carrying a
battery, using special tires that draw power from an electrified road
surface.
In a driving test at the school in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, a small
electric vehicle moved quietly on a test course in which two electrified
steel paths were laid parallel beneath at the width of the vehicle. Steel
wires were embedded into the tires to provide a conduit for the energy to
drive the vehicle.
After driving the vehicle on the 30-meter-long course at the speed of about
10 kilometers per hour, Professor Takashi Ohira, who is involved in the
vehicle's development, said, "Acceleration was smooth, and the ride was
comfortable."
Regular electric vehicles are not suitable for long-distance driving due to
the relatively small capacity of the batteries loaded on them.
The newly developed EV can only run on electrified roads.
Ohira said that if expressways are fitted with the technology, EVs can run a
long distance. "We can then reduce the size of batteries for nonexpressway
driving," he said.
[© Kyodo News]
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Japanese unveil electric car that doesn’t need battery
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[EVDL] EVLN: Canadians can buy a Twizy-40 e-LSV (40kph nEV) this summer
% In France teens can drive a Twizy 45 LSV (45kph nEV), but Canada will only
certify a Twizy 40 LSV (40kph nEV). Perhaps Canada's decision will encourage
the U.S. to pull-its-head-out and approve a Twizy for U.S. roads? Or will
U.S. buyers have to buy them in Canada, and then bring them to the U.S.? %
http://www.just-auto.com/news/renault-to-sell-twizy-ev-in-canada_id167932.aspx
Renault to sell Twizy EV in Canada
18 March 2016 Graeme Roberts
[image] Mainstream Renault cars have not been sold in Canada for about 30
years so Twizy 40, to be sold under the Canadian category of low-speed
vehicles, will be imported and distributed by independent AZRA Canada with
sales starting ... summer
The Twizy, Renault's all-electric quadricyle EV, has been certified by
Transport Canada, and is now set for release in a new market.
The Canadian specification model, called Twizy 40, is fitted with a type-1
[j1772 L2] charging cable and side reflectors. With speed capped at 40 km/h
(about 25mph), it comes under the Canadian category of low-speed vehicles
(four-wheel electric vehicles with top speed from 32 to 40 km/h).
Renault's local distributor, AZRA Canada, will sell the EV from ... summer.
AZRA is expected to add low volume sales of the all-electric Kangoo van
later. Local media reports have suggested around 1,000 units over two years
will be allowed in under special 'compliance waiver' dispensation to allow
Renault to test a former market with its latest products.
[© 2016 just-auto.com]
http://www.auto123.com/en/news/renault-twizy-40-canada-summer-2016/62056/
IT’S OFFICIAL: RENAULT TWIZY 40 ON SALE IN CANADA THIS SUMMER
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(TWIZY 40)
]
Last June, Renault announced its plan to offer the Twizy 40 on this side of
the Atlantic through a partnership with AZRA Canada. Well, the all-electric
quadricyle has just been certified by Transport Canada, clearing the way for
its market release this summer.
With a top speed of 40 km/h, the Twizy 40 comes under the Canadian category
of Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV).
As for other Renault electric cars such as the ZOÉ and Kangoo, we still have
no information about their possible introduction in Canada.
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Renault Twizy 40 arrives in Canada
March 18, 2016 ... Renault’s local partner, AZRA Canada, will be selling
Twizy 40 from summer 2016 ...
...
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Twizy 45 EV
...
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Will Canada Embrace The Renault Twizy?
March 22nd, 2016 ... having a small, light, highly maneuverable, easy to
park vehicle available to take us a few miles from home and few miles back
is beginning to make more sense ...
[dated]
http://insideevs.com/renault-twizy-sold-canada/
Renault Twizy To Be Sold In Canada From $17,000
Jun 10, 2015 [CAD17k]
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EVLN: "Teen-Twizy" 45 nEV for 14-Year-Olds.fr r:120km ts:45kph
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[EVDL] EVLN: UK racer Lewis Hamilton likes to drive his Smart EV in Monaco.mc
http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/lewis-hamiltons-car-of-choice-is-not-one-youd-expect/news-story/61dd5b894ad0ff43ed972a3241ee9bdd
Lewis Hamilton’s car of choice is not one you’d expect
MARCH 19, 2016 James Matthey
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HE drives faster than anyone on the planet, his clothes probably cost more
than most people’s cars and he goes to parties you wouldn’t be able to get
into if you haven’t signed thousands of autographs in your life.
But as cool as Lewis Hamilton is, he has a distinctly uncool secret. Well,
it’s not a secret anymore.
Before qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the 31-year-old
revealed something you wouldn’t have expected of the man.
“What model are you driving at the moment, as a road car?” Hamilton was
asked.
“A smart car,” said Hamilton. “I have a smart electric.
“It’s really bad because people are like, ‘No you can’t, because you’re a
racing driver.’
“Of course I have some really cool cars but I like driving the electric car
around Monaco (where he lives) because it’s easy to park.
“If someone bumps into it, I don’t mind. You just change the panel.”
OK, so calling it “uncool” is probably a bit harsh — an electric smart car
is better for the environment and obviously perfect for squeezing into tight
parking spots — but it’s so difficult to imagine Lewis Hamilton sitting
behind the wheel of one.
He drives flash Mercedes cars at hundreds of kilometres an hour. He has
earrings. He spends time with glamorous women. He’s won three F1 world
championships. That just doesn’t sound like the resume of a man who drives a
smart car.
But it’s true. Maybe it’s just his way of showing he can relate to the
common man. Maybe he’s on a mission to make smart cars cool, and if anyone
can do that, it’s Hamilton ...
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...
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Lewis Hamilton - British Formula 1 Racing Car Driver
http://www.lewishamilton.com
...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco
Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate, located on
the French Riviera in Western Europe ...
...
[dated]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7951658/Lewis-Hamilton-adds-glamour-to-Smart-festival.html
Lewis Hamilton adds glamour to Smart festival
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[EVDL] EVLN: Group Purchases Boost EV Adoption> Why Isn’t My County Doing This?
http://www.plugincars.com/group-purchase-programs-can-dramatically-boost-ev-adoption-131476.html
Group Purchase Programs Can Dramatically Boost EV Adoption
March 18, 2016 Brad Berman
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(bar chart) EV sales growth from group purchasing program in Colorado
]
Last year, the Colorado counties of Boulder, Adams and Denver banded
together to offer discounted group purchase rates on solar panels and
electric vehicles. The group purchase program was the first of its kind for
EVs in the United States. Its promising results indicate that it shouldn’t
be the last.
Over the course of four months, a partnership between the counties and one
local Nissan dealership resulted in 248 Nissan LEAF sales—up from an average
of 52 for that period before the program. A similar program in Larimer
County netted 26 purchases per month, up from an average of just four. Even
more impressive is the fact that according to a survey of participants, just
28 percent said they had planned to buy an EV before hearing about the
program.
How it Works
When a large fleet purchases 200 vehicles, you can bet they’re paying a lot
less per car than an individual consumer. In some cases, a dealership might
be willing to sell vehicles at cost just to benefit from manufacturer volume
bonuses.
The Colorado program started with administrators putting out a call for
proposals from dealerships in the area. The winning proposal from Boulder
Nissan allowed area residents to purchase a LEAF at a $8,349 discount
between manufacturer and dealer volume incentives, bringing the purchase
price of a LEAF S to just $12,130 after state and federal tax credits. (The
SL dropped to just $14,780 and the SV to just $16,685.) The dealership also
threw in zero-percent financing for six years for customers with qualifying
credit, as well as two years of free access to DC fast-charging.
The deal brought the cost of a 2015 LEAF within range of the cheapest new
cars on the U.S. market, dramatically altering a cost-of-ownership equation
that has becomes less appealing with lower gas prices. By offering EVs with
such discounts, buyers were able to see immediate savings. The economics
become even more powerful when paired with discounted solar systems capable
of providing low-cost electricity for EVs.
Why Isn’t My County Doing This?
At a time when political pressure is being put on localities to cut
emissions, it’s a wonder that programs like the one in Colorado aren’t in
place elsewhere. Successful group purchase programs for solar energy have
been popping up nationwide since 2010, and unlike tax credits or purchase
rebates, these programs come at little cost to local governments. In fact,
by stimulating vehicle purchases and directing state and federal purchase
incentives to the area, the Colorado program brought home millions of
dollars in economic activity.
Could group purchase programs be a ray of light for the EV market at a time
when low gas sales are throttling down growth? We’ll get our next chance to
find out this spring, when Boulder County embarks on its next round of group
purchases. For more information about the program and a handbook written to
help others start their own group purchase programs, visit the Southwest
Energy Efficiency Project’s website [
http://www.swenergy.org/how-to-double-or-triple-electric-vehicle-sales-in-your-community
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[EVDL] (D) @Costa4NY ’s public EVSE bill for 5 NYC boroughs
% Let's hope they install it where drivers want to go (shopping,
airport/train/bus long-term parking, etc.) and the EV signage are
red-lettered 'tow-away' %
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/electric-car-charging-stations-boroughs-article-1.2569607
Electric car charging stations may come to all five NYC boroughs under
Queens councilman’s bill
March 18, 2016 ERIN DURKIN
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]
Democrat Costa Constantinides's legislation would mandate that the
Department of Transportation launch a four-year pilot program with up to 35
curbside charging stations citywide.
A Queens councilman will introduce a bill to require the city to start
installing electric car charging stations in parking spaces around the five
boroughs.
Democrat Costa Constantinides's legislation would mandate that the
Department of Transportation launch a four-year pilot program with up to 35
curbside charging stations citywide.
"Obviously we're trying to get people out of cars first," Constantinides
said. "But for those who still do purchase cars — and I drive a car myself —
you want to go green ... If there's no infrastructure, there's no way to
plug in, it's not going to be an option for you. You're not going to make
that choice even if you want to make that choice."
Under the legislation, which will be introduced Tuesday, the city would have
to install two to seven stations in each borough and list their locations
online. Officials would also have to report on how much the stations were
used.
Constantinides said the city has done a good job converting part of the city
fleet to electric, but for private citizens driving an electric car is still
tough.
"We want to make it easier. We want to make going green as simple as
traditional," he said.
[© nydailynews.com]
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http://ny.curbed.com/2016/3/20/11269186/curbside-electric-car-charging-stations-to-nyc-streets
Bill Would Bring Electric Car Charging Stations to NYC Streets
MAR 20, 2016 The proposal would have two to seven in each borough ... To
that end, he will propose a pilot program that would bring up to 35 curbside
electric car charging stations to the city, the New York Daily News
reported.
...
http://council.nyc.gov/d22/html/members/home.shtml
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[EVDL] Don't let the Koch bros stop EVs (9/12-20 NDEW EVent promo)
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