Remove Charging Remove Electric Cars Remove Grid Remove Juice
article thumbnail

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

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

Grid 140
article thumbnail

Not just Porsche: Honda wants 15-minute fast charges for electric cars too

Green Car Reports

With Porsche promising ultra-fast charging for its Mission E electric car, Honda isn’t going to let the German automaker keeps its 15 minutes of charging fame. Honda aims to develop cars that can grab enough juice from the grid for 240 kilometers (150 miles) of range in 15 minutes flat.

Porsche 108
article thumbnail

This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades.

Grid 94
article thumbnail

Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

Clean Fleet Report

Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging. It sounds like a utopian dream: rows of electric vehicles staying cool and charging away beneath solar panels while their owners shop, dine and conduct business. Can Solar Panels Produce Enough Juice? Parking Lot Solar Panels and EV Charging. Retrofitting Woes.

Solar 79
article thumbnail

Why EV Charging Demand Response Is Critical During the Summer

EV Connect

During summer, especially in very warm climates, it’s important to take into account the increased toll on the power grid due to powering air conditioners. So what does that have to do with electric cars? A lot, actually: EVs also need to utilize the power grid in order to stay juiced up and on the roads.

article thumbnail

Workplace Charging 101: Level 1

Plugs and Cars

Buying the best car now means buying the electric car. And given the range, workplace charging won’t be a big concern of Tesla S owners. As we try to rev up plug-in vehicle sales, what sort of charging infrastructure should we be focusing on? Level 2 charge stations at Walgreen’s will not get asses in EVs.

Charging 100
article thumbnail

How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Keep charged.

Kits 81