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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. Electricity is a commodity that is bought and sold, and yet unlike most other commodities, it cannot easily be stored.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Even a policy with cheap rates can provide some coverage in case of an emergency. Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. It’s also possible to take advantage of public charging stations or charging programs offered by certain retail stores.

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Q&A with CharIN North America President: It’s all about interoperability

Charged EVs

Oleg: The Combined Charging System is a system that spans from single-kilowatt AC all the way to 500 kilowatts DC. It’s easy to imagine that if you go to a shopping mall or you stop at the grocery store, the same can happen. Without connectivity, you cannot really integrate transportation with the power grid. It’s a must.