Energy Systems Network

New Georgia Street Boardwalk revved up by IPL electric vehicle charging stations [RELEASE]

Charge your EV while you shop, visit and dine downtown   INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) has installed two public electric vehicle charging stations along Georgia Street, between Illinois and Meridian streets. The stations offer universal charging equipment compatible with most electric vehicle models and allow downtown visitors to conveniently charge vehicles …

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Inside Indiana Business: Purdue Center Tackles Heavy Hybrid Roadblocks

This story was written and published by Inside Indiana Business on 12/15/11.  “While hybrid cars are becoming a more common site on the nation’s roads, hybrid commercial trucks and buses are seemingly scarce. Purdue University leaders say that’s because experts have yet to clear the technical and engineering hurdles that surround the scaling up of …

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Thoughts on GM Volt’s Recent “Rapid Thermal Expansion” Incident… – John Waters, ESN Technical Advisory Council Member

This blog entry was written by John Waters, ESN Technical Advisory Council Member, on Rocky Mountain Institute’s RMI Outlet blog. To view the original post, please visit the RMI Outlet website. ******************************************************************************* John Waters President – Waters & Associates Consulting November 30, 2011     General Motors is on its way to becoming the premier …

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INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY, GE ENERGY AND PURDUE UNIVERSITY BRING LATEST EV CHARGING TECHNOLOGY TO PARKING GARAGE

Three GE WattStationTM Wall Mount Charging Stations Now Available at Airport INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—November 23, 2011—Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the Indianapolis International Airport now have a convenient way to ensure a fully charged ride home, with the installation of three new GE Energy (NYSE: GE) EV charging stations in the airport parking garage. Beginning today, the …

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ESN HOSTS EV RACING DESIGN SUMMIT AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

“Motorsports 2.0” event brings racing, automotive and energy systems experts together to lay groundwork for electric vehicle series (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., October 20, 2011) Auto racing is about the thrill of competition, about who can coax the best performance out of finely-tuned race machines. A proposed new racing series aims to complement internal combustion engine racing …

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NISSAN LAUNCHES ALL-ELECTRIC LEAF IN NEW U.S. MARKETS

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – On the heels of the 7,000th delivery in the United States, Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of Nissan LEAF, the world’s first and only all-electric car for the mass market. Orders for the 2012 Nissan LEAF begin today in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. Deliveries of …

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