Remove tag National Grid
article thumbnail

CU-NREL Energy Institute Launches Study of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Boulder; 18 Prius PHVs

Green Car Congress

The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, (RASEI)—a joint venture with the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory—will partner with Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. A community blog on the field study will be hosted at cupluginhybrid.org.

Prius 199
article thumbnail

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment. Each of our products help households to consume more of their self-generated energy and minimise reliance on the grid.

Solar 98
article thumbnail

Ford Decides Against Dumping AM Radio

The Truth About Cars

On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers introduced a bill that requested the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require AM in new vehicles. According to the Associated Press , the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Association of Broadcasters praised the legislation, which was backed by Sen.

Ford 94
article thumbnail

Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

My Energi

According to insight from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) , more than 38% of the UK workforce now enjoy either a part-hybrid or totally remote role. When it comes to self-generated renewable energy, solar PV is a reliable and efficient solution with a realistic price tag and minimal maintenance requirements. In result?

Solar 52
article thumbnail

GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

General Electric and Nissan plan to research “smart charging&# technologies for electric vehicles to help consumers take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and keep the power grid stable. smart-grid lab for three years. The second phase will work on integrating electric vehicles in the power grid, according to the companies.

Nissan 100
article thumbnail

The View From Here Today

Creative Greenius

I took the photos that now illustrate it here on my blog within the last hour: My name is Joe Galliani, I’m 52 years old and I’ve lived in Southern California for 33 years. (c) I’ve been blogging on the environment since October of 2007. c) 2009 by Joe Galliani - This afternoon's view from my studio's patio.

article thumbnail

GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

Plug-in 39