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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). The third row can be removed entirely. 4s sold in Canada.