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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

EV Central

There’s the ‘last mile’ concept. It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet. kilometres) into the urban jungle.

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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. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn. The experiment seemed to prove the feasibility of the technology.

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New electric cars coming in 2025-2026

Baua Electric

We’re just as eager to find out as you are. Audi A6 E-Tron Concept – 2021 Shanghai auto show Audi A6 E-Tron A midsize luxury sedan, the A6 E-Tron will square off against the aged Tesla Model S, in single- and dual-motor editions. Which will prosper—and which will not? A “boost” mode delivers up to 456 hp.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Email ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed Jonathan Read discusses why electric vehicles and fast-charging systems, not battery-replacement systems such as the one touted by Project Better Place, are the future. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

A distance of 923 km using DC fast charging infrastructure. We then went on to do a slow charge upto 100%. We had to charge it to 100 percent - and decided that we will come down after an hour to switch off the connection. There was a power outage at 2145 hrs and the charging stopped. It restricts the power to 1 bar.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 Review

Baua Electric

Overview SMART has re-entered the Australian car market with two electric SUVs, each with three trim grades including hot Brabus-fettled models for those wanting a little more thrill from their sensible city car. A 66kWh battery provides juice, for a WLTP range of 420km for the Pro+ and 440km for the Premium. Inside, a 12.0-inch