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

Cars That Think

Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: M&N/Alamy Some operators of early direct-current power plants at the turn of the 20th century solved the problem of uneven power output from their generators by employing large banks of rechargeable lead-acid batteries, which served as a kind of buffer to balance the flow of electrons.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Witha 60-mile range, most felt the need to recharge after 30 miles or so. News International Limited, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701. Please read our Privacy Policy.To VAT number GB 243 8054 69.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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Passage by the Senate is far from a certainty and will require all 50 yes votes including from conservative-leaning Democrat Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia to the Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Related Articles on the Federal EV Tax Credit. Download PDF version. Summaries of the Major Proposed Changes.