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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on.

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

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in civil engineering in 1981, Brooks had joined AeroVironment, where he managed the development of Sunraycer , an advanced solar-powered demonstration EV built for GM, and the Impact. Before cofounding AC Propulsion, Alan Cocconi worked on Sunraycer, a solar-powered car for GM. And the auto industry had just canceled the battery EV.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day?

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Plus you can use solar and break technology, as well as other more experimental technology, and never have to charge it because it would then charge itself. JUST TRYING TO MILK and Suck as much from the fall of the Auto industry as possible.

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