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

Cars That Think

AC Propulsion cofounder Wally Rippel converted a Volkswagen microbus into an electric vehicle while he was still a student at Caltech. The system converted AC grid power to DC power to charge the battery and could also convert DC power from the battery to AC power that could feed both external stand-alone loads and the grid.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

Green Car Congress

In an integrated system, stored hydrogen can be converted back to electricity or used as a feedstock with atmospheric or source carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to produce a liquid fuel for heavy-duty vehicles including trucks and jet planes. The 2015 cost target was $2-$3/gge. centralized hydrogen production and delivery systems—have slipped.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. What type of leadership makes you thrive? Working cooperatively in a coalition with diverse groups and individuals.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. What type of leadership makes you thrive? Working cooperatively in a coalition with diverse groups and individuals.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs? When can I convert my Prius? What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. Think has even shown a convertible prototype. Think Global was formerly known as Think City, a prior Ford Motor Company ( F ) acquisition and part of a now-defunct Think division at Ford. safety requirements.