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[1:48:31] Join Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and three guests (all called Michael) as they discuss the latest news in the world of plug in vehicles, including a report from Mini E and iMiev test-drivers. This show is sponsored by www.evcarco.com and the kind donations of our listeners. Thanks for your support!
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Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield also hosts ThisWeekinEnergy and NikkiDrives. She also blogs at Aminorjourney.com and can be followed on Twitter.
Michael Craner has worked in the tech industry and is an electrical engineer. He is the co-founder of the RenewAmericaRoadtrip, and can be found online at LinkedIn.
Michael Thwaite is a Tesla owner and also a participant in the Mini E Test program. He helps run TeslaMotorsClub.com and owns/maintains the RenewAmericaRoadtrip, site.
Mike Boxwell is a well-known UK EV advocate. He owns a Reva GWiz and is also taking part in the iMiev trail. He is shortly launching a new book about owning an electric car at owningelectriccar.com and can be followed on Twitter.
Today's topics of discussion.
Renault's new advert launching EVs in 2010.
GM shows off first production battery pack for the Volt.
(more)
Fleets
Custom EVs
Climate change skeptics and EVs Skeptics. Are both on the rise?
Everyone's making a plug in!?
(the next few articles give us fodder for the thought "who isn't making a plugin?")
Mercedes announce plug in S Class.
GM announces "intention" to produce PHEV SUV
PHEV Dodge Ram?
Volt's 24/7 connection to your mobile. (if you want it!)
Revisit - Cold weather and performance of EVs - Esp. Mini E and iMiev!
Consumers think that Toyota makes the greenest cars.
Breathe Soiree Auction (Tesla)
Report: "All Sustainable Transportation subsidies shouldn't be created equal" - or why those who would buy plug ins anyway shouldn't be subsidised.
Volvo still not sure where to put their batteries in the C30! - Quiet launch at Detroit.
Pulling the plug on PHEV myths.
Combining V2G and smart cars... Ford announces 21 prototype EVs with smart grid tech.
Westfield lightweight iRacer
Panasonic and Tesla working on battery tech together.
Coda raises another $25m in funding.
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Well, I guess Michael, Cubed is better than Michaels sliced and diced;-)
Enjoyed the show, especially the video update on the I Miev, as well as the updates from the other Mikes on their Teslas and Mini E. It is nice to know that while the range of their EV's is more limited in the colder weather, at least the performance does not seem to suffer- this is a problem that can be dealt with as the battery tech evolves, both in terms of Energy Density and heating and cooling management of the battery as well- or a newer, better battery technology, of course;-)
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Nikki, Regarding the Volvo C30, I am not sure what to make of the questions about battery placement. The video below,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjXQu15NgHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQa8rzS5jcs
with Lennart Stegland makes it quite clear that they are using the same T-shaped battery arrangement as the Volt.
Also the video makes it clear that they are not rushing to market. They will have capacity to build 1000 per year in a year or two. They also don't expect consumers to buy them???? just governments and corporations due to the price. Interesting.
Thanks
John C. Briggs
