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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Arming yourself with an emergency car kit can help give you peace of mind if you happen to get stranded in the elements. Warm your EV Before You Hit the Road.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

With 1,800W AC input, charging from the grid doesn’t have to take long, either. Solix Home Power Panel What takes the F3800 to the next level is combining it with the Anker Solix Home Power Panel. Home Power Panel can manage solar, battery, and grid power with different modes.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

It’s time to gear up and hit the road to beat the summer rush, whether that’s van life, glamping, RV camping, or more rugged, off-grid experiences. From portable power solutions to expandable battery packs, BLUETTI is the undisputed leader in providing world-class solutions for all of your power needs, no matter where you go.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

A critical issue in decarbonization will also be the role of the electrical grid itself. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. With current technology, these new forms of power plants require a great deal of land along with adequate transmission lines. We need off-grid and on-grid solutions.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

Is controls all aspects of power generation and use. Your power comes from the grid as 240 Volts AC. The panels generate DC current that varies with the solar power. After moving to Octopus Energy we moved to the then Beta version of Octopus Go and this is the killer app for solar and battery power. .

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Our test Aspire scores 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and DRLs, faux leather/suede upholstery, power driver’s seat, heated front seats, 9-inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch Safety kit also runs deep. This means energy stored in the 20kWh battery can be used to power your home or send energy back to the grid.

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