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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 10/1/2013 Big EV Grin

DIY Electric Car

So, this is only my third blog entry, and my car has been done for a month! I have never run out of juice. in fact, the batteries have never been below 60% SOC except on range tests. I have never run out of juice. in fact, the batteries have never been below 60% SOC except on range tests. What does that mean?

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The benefit of a higher voltage connector has nothing to do with the speed at which the battery will charge it has to do with the conductor size. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. The US standard is 120V@60hz the UK standard is 240V@50Hz.

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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. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Battery swapping has its critics.