Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2020

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Charging Miles Motoring Motors 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. It solves the storage problems faced by the electric utility companies in absorbing and adapting to the highly variable power and energy generated by solar and wind.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

The Solartaxi is a realization of one of Louis’ childhood dreams : to drive a zero emissions solar powered electric car around the world. They’re mainly along for the ride to demonstrate that photovoltaic solar technology is real and available today. Zebra batteries have an energy density of around 90Whr/kg.

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Molten Salt Solar Grid Recharge 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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