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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

It’s no trouble to wash two or three cars at a time and not run out of juice, even at my notoriously leisurely pace. It is estimated recharging takes about twice as long as discharging, though I tend to just simply plug the thing in overnight; it’s always full the next time it is needed.

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Save $500 on Juiced e-bike bundles with extra batteries, Anker 192Wh power station hits $105, more

Baua Electric

Headlining today’s green deals is a promotional opportunity from Juiced Bikes to save $500 when bundling the new 52V G2 battery with a selection of discounted e-bikes. 700) Amazon Basics 24-pack of rechargeable AAA batteries falls to $18 (Reg. $32), 700) Amazon Basics 24-pack of rechargeable AAA batteries falls to $18 (Reg. $32),

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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. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Featured stories Feed mophie Juice Pack Air hands-on and impressions How would you change HPs Mini 1000 Mi?

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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