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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. So you essentially need to buy everything from the same provider.” Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern. There’s still a lack of interoperability,” he says. “So

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Buyer’s Guide: Hybrid vs. Electric: Which is better?

Clean Fleet Report

Because these cars rely solely on electricity, you must be able to find a location to charge them before they run out of juice. Though not as environmentally friendly as their electric counterparts, hybrids still contribute to a cleaner environment. Another con can be the source of power for your vehicle.

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Save $1,000 on Gotrax’s Everest electric dirt bike, plus wood pellet smokers and grills start from $266, more

Baua Electric

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Save $1,000 on GoTrax’s Everest Electric Dirt Bike at $5,500 for one day only Best Buy is offering the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike for $5,499.99 3,999) Juiced’s HyperScrambler 2: $1,999 (Reg.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

You will be able to charge your car at home at night in three to eight hours, but never be in fear of “running out of juice” because a fast-charge opportunity will be available right around the corner at Starbucks, Safeway, Wal-Mart or your local shopping mall.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing! The sentimental values and the great memories these upcycled pieces can create is something money can’t buy. There are a number of reasons why buying local produce is great for you and the planet. Upcycle and recycling projects.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Instead they could buy back electricity at peak hours from vehicle drivers. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? Agassi’s Davos Insights Success with V2G would be a double win for electric utilities. 2:54 PM Anonymous said. 5:53 PM Anonymous said.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. Beware of businessmen trying to make a fortune with the wish to shift to cleaner propulsion!