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OpenADR: A Bridge Between EV Fleets and the Grid

EV Connect

The first step is to define demand response (DR) and distributed energy resources (DER). In the case of EV fleets, this would include automatically changing the times vehicles are charged, so that they get their batteries filled during low-demand hours. They do this almost by serving as batteries. power grid. Learn more today.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. —Google FAQ on the challenge. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. htm Advocates of the Th!

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Plug-In Hybrids Are Cleaner (Even on a Coal Grid) [ to top ] This entire section is finally obsolete -- because we now have a definitive study by the Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Enabling Electric Vehicle Charging in Condominiums

Wallbox

This turns EV batteries into a source for power storage that can be leveraged to balance energy capacity in your condo. Most local government resources will be located under public works or in the transportation/environment department. For instance, tenants could charge their EVs during off-peak hours (i.e.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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