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Articles by Eric Cote
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Update: VoltStats.net to Return Soon!
As we reported a few days ago, the third party VoltStats.net data tracking website has been unable to access updated Chevrolet Volt mileage statistics since October 13th, due to a request from Onstar and GM, citing vague security concerns. Today, however, an update on the VoltStats.net Facebook site states that GM will be working on a new interface to allow the site to start polling vehicle dat... 25 October 2012
Battery Tech
Should the US Postal Service Fleet go Electric?
The United States Postal Service has over 140,000 Grumman Long Life Vehicles (LLVs) in their fleet. These vehicles are intended for urban delivery, and their shells are built to last for many decades. According to the USPS, as of 2007, the average LLV is roughly 16 years old, on its second engine, and third or fourth transmission. Because of the nature of their delivery routes and short dail... 14 September 2012