1. 
   bwilson4web

   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...​

   bwilson4web Aug 30, 2017 Read More Replies: 24
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   bwilson4web

   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
   
   
   
   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

   bwilson4web Aug 28, 2017 Read More Replies: 47
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   bwilson4web

   CA Support for EVs

   Source: Should California spend $3 billion to help people buy electric cars? - LA Times
   

   
   . . .
   In 2016, of the just over 2 million cars sold in the state, only 75,000 were pure-electric and plug-in hybrid cars. To date, out of 26 million cars and light trucks registered in California, just 315,000 are electric or plug-in hybrids.
   
   The California Legislature is pushing forward a bill that would double down on the rebate program. Sextuple down, in fact.
   
   If $449 million can’t do it, the thinking goes, maybe $3 billion will.
   
   That’s the essence of the plan that could lift state rebates from $2,500 to $10,000 or more for a compact electric car, making, for example, a Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car cost the same as a gasoline-driven Honda Civic.
   . . .​

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   bwilson4web Aug 27, 2017 Read More Replies: 61

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