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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

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But, how is AI helping with EVs in the United States of America (and other countries)? AI, of course, stands for artificial intelligence and you know EV as our favorite little acronym for electric vehicles. In many ways, actually. Charger Deployment.

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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. This car was bought in or designed for america! Neutral BloodyHell @ Apr 19th 2009 9:01PM Oi!

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Charged EVs

But for North America, it’s the big dog, the quintessential Jeep 4×4. The combination is connected to a transfer case that distributes power mechanically to all four wheels. The e-motor also provides regenerative braking to recharge the battery, and there’s an integrated 33 kW (44 hp) starter-generator as well. 54k MSRP.

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There’s a Queue Coming for Tesla Charging, and That’s OK

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And the entire industry is facing up to the essential nature of charger interoperability: the idea that every car must connect with every charger, with zero hassle, just as internal-combustion cars can pull up to most any pump. To Tesla's credit, I've never failed to hook up successfully to a Supercharger, in America or Europe.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For the standard version, Tesla plans to use a battery that can recharge at a typical 220V outlet in about four hours. Earlier this month, researchers from MIT said they had developed a process that within three years could lead to electric car batteries able to recharge in as little as five minutes. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? The current electrical grid is poorly designed for distributed generation of power.

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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. So, Cut the Volt, but Cut the Corvette and Camaro, and America will be GREENER and Better Off! The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Call it the EV2?

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