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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

And the auto industry had just canceled the battery EV. While interest in this idea seems likely to grow as EVs proliferate, the prospect of electric car owners becoming power entrepreneurs appears more distant. At the moment, the auto industry does not have a clear interest in V2G.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! I love the idea of powering my car from solar power. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? [See

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When most of America will be reluctant to buy a GM car because the company might go bankrupt how the hell did those in charge think bailing them out was a good idea? I had surmised this in my 2002 car design thesis [link] even before anyone was talking about plug in series hybrids. This is true, irrespective of the merits of the Volt.

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