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Wards on GM engine

Source: http://wardsauto.com/engines/gen-ii-chevy-volt-propulsion-system-shockingly-good?NL=WAW-04&Issue=WAW-04_20170830_WAW-04_397&cl=article_1&utm_rid=CPENT000000095975&utm_campaign=13788&utm_medium=email&elq2=5984860415644611946874de08787855

Most observers agree that General Motors missed a prime opportunity after its innovative battery-electric EV1 failed in the marketplace in the late-1990s.

After that setback, it jumped right past gasoline-electric parallel hybrids to more expensive “2-mode” hybrids intended primarily for trucks, and much longer-term fuel-cell research while...

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Used traction batteries

I was disappointed to see someone post about the 'environmental impact of worn out traction batteries'. But I also realized I didn't have ready citations in part because such claims had faded but here is one from Hybridcars.com:
Renault and Connected Energy Bringing Second-Life EV Battery Storage to Europe

Groupe Renault has installed two quick charging stations in Belgium and Germany with partner, UK-based Connected Energy. It’s the starting point of installing the E-STOR energy storage technology on highways in Europe.

E-STOR was developed by Connected Energy to offer all the benefits of stored energy, say the companies.

Renault is a top seller of battery electric vehicles in Europe, and will have access to a plentiful supply of used lithium-ion battery packs. Where will they get them? They’ll comes from the Renault Zoe, Kangoo Z.E., Twizy, Fluence...

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TSS-P cuts accidents in half

Source: Toyota Announces Toyota Safety Sense and ICS Safety Support Technologies that Together Reduce Rear-End Collisions by 90% | TOYOTA Global Newsroom

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I've already contacted my insurance agent to find out if I'm going to get an insurance discount. Starting in September, I'll be contacting the usual suspects and ask them for quotes.

Bob Wilson

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