Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. Ann Marie Sastry, Ph.D.,

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Think has even shown a convertible prototype. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases. The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Battery swapping has its critics. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs.

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