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

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. Some observers thought V2G could prevent the kinds of price spikes and rolling blackouts then plaguing the Golden State.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Charged EVs

The Wrangler may be selling in higher volumes (and at higher prices) than ever, but the mystique remains strong. Auto journalist Adam Tonge noted that his neighbors had purchased a 4xe purely for its low lease cost and because they liked the color—and had no idea it plugged in. Do drivers plug it in? But now Jeep will be going further.

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

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So it’s a good moment to consider where vehicle-to-grid concepts first emerged and to see in Utrecht how far they’ve come. But from the time Kempton and Letendre outlined the concept, potential users also feared losing money, through battery wear and tear. And these daily energy trades help to keep prices down for subscribers.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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At the time Scottish Power had little if any concept of Eco7 and ‘smart’ meters. Then as the sun sets in the West, hopefully the battery pack would have enough juice to power the house for the rest of the evening. . Or KWh Pricing. Panels are continuing to improve in efficiency and as the volumes skyrocket the prices fall.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

I wasn't feeling too hungry, so I continued sitting in the car and munching on the greens that I had purchased during the morning ride. Turns out, that I had talked to Akash about 10 years ago, when I had purchased a 3d printer from him. So you can get max juice out of the battery. Prices are reasonable.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. But the batterypack is the most expensive part of the car -- it can cost thousands of dollars and equate to half the vehicle price. The modular concept also allows scalability even within your own car.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. GM says it is already looking ahead to the next generation of Volt-based vehicles — it unveiled the Cadillac Converj concept in January — and says costs will come down as the technology spreads to more models.

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