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Ener1 Partners With Russias Federal Grid Company to Develop Grid Energy Storage Opportunities

Green Car Congress

Li-ion manufacturer Ener1, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Russia’s Federal Grid Company (FGC) to help develop new opportunities to use high-performance battery systems to improve the reliability and performance of the Russian electricity system, which is facing record setting demand on an aging grid.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The costs and benefits of cars extend far beyond an individual driver to society as a whole. Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? Whats Vehicle-to-Grid and why would I like it? Batteries to top How long will batteries last and what will replacements cost? What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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