Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. America’s largest panel producer, Sunrun of California has teamed up with Ford to offer solar roof panels integrated into the transfer switch setup in sync with Ford’s “Intelligent Backup Power” installation.

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GM Ford Power Powered 94

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For on-the-go juice ups, the idea is to exchange your dead battery for a fresh one owned by Better Place. Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded.

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