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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

In a blog post, GE scientist Matt Nielsen, who is taking the lead on the smart-charging research, said that GE and Nissan will seek to sort out which challenges are real and which are perceived by using computer simulations and gathering data. Tags: EV Chargers GE lithium-ion batteries Nissan.

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Greenius Weekend Update

Creative Greenius

But first – Our Top Stories This Weekend : Greenius May 6 Scoop on Manhattan Beach Selection as EV Mini E Test City Confirmed By Print Media – Only Two Weeks Later. Not only is the South Bay’s greenest city getting the EVs for use by city officials, Mini USA is also providing an electric charging station for the cars.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? 4 Great Gifts!

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? If they force noice makers on Hybrids and EVs, this will be yet another break down in common sense. We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away. I have stated the same before. ↓ ↑ report 5 Snoopy 12:21PM (4/19/2009) Haha!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If cost is an important consideration, than charging your EV at home is a no-brainer as it cuts out any profit-hungry middlemen. Many future owners may be driving EVs in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and charging at home could give them the opportunity to control the source of the energy that goes into their car.