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Solartaxi visits AeroVironment

Revenge of the Electric Car

They’re mainly along for the ride to demonstrate that photovoltaic solar technology is real and available today. The battery is insulated in a thermos-style package to minimize heat loss and has a life of about 1000 charging cycles. Tags: Production News EV Events Inside Track.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.