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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. I wish I knew what’s holding Gore back from full-throated support for plug-in cars.

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Samsung takes stake in Chinese electric-car maker BYD, joining Warren Buffett

Green Car Reports

Google continues to develop its autonomous-driving technology, and there are myriad rumors that Apple is developing an entire car of its own. Vacuum-cleaner producer Dyson bought solid-state battery maker Sakti3, and has.

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Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

Blink Charging

They work with all plug-in electric vehicles. Payment is easy for drivers using the Blink Mobile App , RFID, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and major credit cards. Municipalities and public institutions around the nation are turning to Blink to provide EV charging stations and contribute to a cleaner, greener local community.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

Blink Charging

But, how is AI helping with EVs in the United States of America (and other countries)? In many ways, actually. Charger Deployment. The state of Michigan, for example, is using AI to help transportation planners decide where to put EV charging stations. Planning tools. Grid Management.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. This will allow the grid to draw renewable energy from cars and vans which are plugged in, with their batteries replenished when energy is cleaner at off-peak times. Here we look at how and why EVs can play a major role in your company fleet.

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

Blink Charging

Don’t forget: while all plug-in electric vehicles can use a Level 2 charger, not all EVs can use a DC fast charger. Plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) cannot use DCFC at all, and not all DCFC stations are compatible with all fully-electric vehicles. empty, half-full, one-quarter full, etc).

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

Will it plug into your life? Traditional fuels keep getting more scarce and expensive.& & On the other hand, it’s easy to forget about the cost of your electric bill, since you pay it once a month and unless you’re in Texas, electrical service is always right there. This 2023 Rivian R1T is an interesting take on the EV truck idea.

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