Cars That Think

MARCH 31, 2023

Take power-grid transformers. These essential voltage-converting components are designed to cool down at night, when power consumption is typically low. Then there are the lifestyle compromises that most people living in developed countries will have to make.

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Climate Change Conversion Power Grid Engine 112

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

The garage studies the integration of the electric vehicle into the power grid system where it either charges or discharges to accommodate the owner’s electricity needs. Eric Tom, Correspondent) turned off and on, others like nuclear and wind continue producing whether the electricity is used or not.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Heres our roundup of auto-maker comments in the media recently. Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? Whats Vehicle-to-Grid and why would I like it? How about a car-mounted wind-generator?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. For this reason, the location where the EV’s battery is manufactured is significant.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. For this reason, the location where the EV’s battery is manufactured is significant.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

zenncars.com ) and Miles Electric Vehicles ( milesev.com ) -- both of which I have used and enjoyed -- certaintly consumer auto behavior will eventually adjust to the sustainable energy driving experience which yes, generally will not reach high speeds etc. The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34