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SDG&E to Test Mobile Smart Charging Device for Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will test and evaluate a mobile smart charging device for plug-in electric vehicles developed by Juice Technologies LLC. million eTec/Nissan charging and EV rollout. Juice Technologies. San Diego is one of the regions covered in the $99.8-million Earlier post.).

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Although Tesla gets the headlines (and stock price boost), Nissan and Chevrolet make the sales. Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. Even with Level 1 charging at work, these become 100+ mile cars. Where should continuing government support be directed?

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Coulomb, MasterCard, and the future of public charging

Plugs and Cars

Coulomb Technologies unveiled San Francisco's first ChargePoint America charge stations yesterday in a Priority Parking lot along the Embarcadero. The charge stations and installations were paid for with federal stimulus and California Energy Commission grants won by Coulomb. Nissan LEAF buyers are excluded. But for whom?

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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. A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough.

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Smart charging device under testing

Green Cars News

A smart charging device that could provide drivers with a convenient and cost-effective way to charge their vehicle during off-peak hours is being tested by San Diego Gas & Electric. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Juice Technologies San Diego Gas and Electric smart charging smart charging device.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in cars are being delivered at long last. Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord.

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When Things Fall Apart

Open Source Civic EV Kit

I crawled into a Taco Time and asked if I could plug in. After that, I walked a block away and found an auto parts place that was kind enough to let me plug in. After the car sat for 20 minutes, I had enough juice to get to the auto parts place. After plugging in, my friend Ruth picked me up and dropped me off at home.

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