Cars That Think

MARCH 31, 2023

Take power-grid transformers. These essential voltage-converting components are designed to cool down at night, when power consumption is typically low. Then there are the lifestyle compromises that most people living in developed countries will have to make.

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Climate Change Conversion Power Grid Engine 104

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

The garage studies the integration of the electric vehicle into the power grid system where it either charges or discharges to accommodate the owner’s electricity needs. Eric Tom, Correspondent) turned off and on, others like nuclear and wind continue producing whether the electricity is used or not. 626) 962-8811, Ext.

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Electric Cars i-MiEV Cars Electrical 124

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) estimates that the current power grid could handle many tens of millions of cars plugging in at off-peak hours before wed have any capacity issues [See EPRI article PDF ]. How about a car-mounted wind-generator?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth. forgot.water and electricity dont mix well.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34