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

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: Is it really an almost-EV?

EV Central

EV Central’s first chance to test the new Qashqai e-Power , due to arrive in Australia early in 2023, was at its recent presentation to international media in Sweden. But before we get to the Nissan Qashqai e-Power review, a quick recap of what e-Power means , exactly… It’s a hybrid powertrain. Nothing else.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. 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. General Motors has sought $10.3

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