Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 28, 2010

Both companies will be conducting research separately and collectively, using computer simulations to finetune their software charging systems. The two companies on Monday announced a memorandum of understanding to undertake research mainly at GE’s Niskayuna, N.Y., by Martin LaMonica. smart-grid lab for three years. Credit: GE).

Nissan 100

Nissan Charging Power Grid Grid 100

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Topics covered the expected gamut of policy (especially carbon policy), infrastructure, batteries and consumers. Berkeley will have a higher percentage than Fresno—it will not be unlikely for 3-5 PEVs to show up on one neighborhood circuit in Berkeley, overwhelming the local circuit, and leading to blackouts, he said.

Plug-in 210

Plug-in Plug Industrial Industry 210

EV Adoption

AUGUST 23, 2021

One of the proposed changes to the federal EV tax credit that has flown a bit under the radar is also one of the most political and protectionist in nature. Effective January 1, 2022, electric vehicles with final assembly* (see definition at the end) in China would no longer qualify for IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit).

Tax Credit 52

Tax Credit Tax Chinese Volvo 52

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This can be a complex undertaking, especially for companies that work in different regions, as there are around 1,600 utilities in the US, subject to a wide variety of different state and local regulators. So it becomes a long time before it starts to tax the grid. So it becomes a long time before it starts to tax the grid.

Sale 80

Sale Florida Fleet Grid 80

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The fleets include two utility fleets, five cities and towns, three counties, ten private companies, two state fleets, ten school districts, and two universities. New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. Total DOE award: $12,975,388.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It might be in your neighborhood, but it's something that you will find along interstates or major travel routes. And that will get you to your destination with something like 25 or 30 percent of battery range remaining. Nissan Leafs, which were the first battery-electric vehicle to hit the U.S. John Voelcker Great question.

Electric Vehicles 88

Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 88

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It might be in your neighborhood, but it's something that you will find along interstates or major travel routes. And that will get you to your destination with something like 25 or 30 percent of battery range remaining. Nissan Leafs, which were the first battery-electric vehicle to hit the U.S. John Voelcker Great question.

Electric Vehicles 86

Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 86

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

In nearby Silicon Valley, companies are ordering workplace charging stations in the belief that their employees will be first in line when electric cars begin arriving in showrooms. Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. If you just allow willy-nilly random charging, are we going to have neighborhood blackouts?”

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Neighborhood Electric Electrical 100

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 4, 2021

I ordered a controller from a company in California, which used a single power Darlington transistor, and 4 deep cycle 12-volt batteries.” We like to do in person meetings when we can actually visit something,” he continued, describing chapter trips to battery manufacturing plants, wind farms, and the solar array at the U.S.

Colorado 57

Colorado Denver Golf Cart Convert 57

Creative Greenius

MAY 14, 2009

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. I went and spoke to their City Council and said “For $50,000 a house I’ll put in solar AND battery systems and take you off the grid.

Solar 210

Solar Installation California Building 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. 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.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This includes synthetic and natural graphite meeting the necessary thresholds to be used on electric vehicle batteries.& & Since most EVs use lithium-ion batteries, one might assume this isn’t a large issue. But graphite actually comprises more than 25 percent of most lithium-ion batteries.

Chinese 98

Chinese Production Batteries Battery 98

Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

The property owners pay off the loans as an assessment item on their property tax bills. Right now if you put solar panels on your roof and those panels generate twice the electricity than you use, the best you’re going to get from your electric company is a $0 bill. It’s a classic win/win/win.

Solar 170

Solar Energy Power Powered 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical.

Minivan 46

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

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. Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Battery swapping has its critics.

Charging 38

Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

It also gives a boost to Japanese solar energy companies, who have lost ground this decade to competitors in other countries.) It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries. and Mark Brady, the departments sustainable development liaison.

Grid 28

Grid Oregon Electric Cars 2009 28