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Two-way charging is becoming increasingly popular among EV owners

Setec Powerr

The new wave set off by electric vehicles has not only not receded amidst skepticism, but more and more new technologies and new thinking based on pure electric cars are driving the pace of innovation. It’s not just a cleaner, cheaper way to get around; it’s also a power source for everyday life and emergencies.

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Ford partners with Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China

Green Car Congress

At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

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Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

Green Car Congress

The vehicle population in China was about 63 million by 2008, and it is projected to be 550-730 million by 2050, 38-83% higher than that of the US in 2050. One important question raised is how to accommodate this large number of vehicles in terms of energy sources. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

EV Connect

As the electric vehicle industry optimistically and consistently pushes toward widespread adoption , there are a number of factors that affect how quickly electric cars will become the prevailing choice for consumers. Green Energy Early adopters of EVs have often been those located in cleaner energy areas.