Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. Over time, however, the research focus in bidirectional EV applications shifted from the grid to homes and commercial buildings.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JULY 2, 2021

After a day’s drive, you can plug your into your home charger and the car will be fully juiced up to tackle the next day. Instead of waiting for the battery to completely discharge before charging, you may recharge your electric car whenever it is parked in your driveway or near an EV charging station.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 23, 2008

Here is the full text of the entire article (in case the link goes bad). The Volt contract is important because the batteries are the most important element of the car and their reliability will make or break GM’s gamble to be the first company to put a plug-in — or grid-rechargeable — hybrid into the market.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And fast charging, which will make recharging your vehicle a part of your 15-minute coffee break at Starbucks or weekly grocery run, is the key to customer acceptance of electric vehicles. COMMENTS See what other people think about this article or leave your comments.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. 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?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles. It is 12 years later.

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