Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

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. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2011

Better Place and China Southern Power Grid Co. The agreement, which focuses on joint electric car and infrastructure projects in CSG’s service areas, will further advance electric cars with switchable batteries in China. —China Southern Grid Chairman Zhao Jianguo.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2011

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. It could even allow for integrating cars into intelligent power grids for optimizing power supply and demand.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Growth in Two-Wheeler Segment: the two-wheeler segment has witnessed significant growth in the electric vehicle (EV) category in India. Factors contribute to 2Wheeler Growth Affordability and Cost of Ownership: Electric two-wheelers are often more affordable than electric cars, making them an attractive option for a wide range of consumers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2012

Combining functionality with a modern design by industrial designer Yves Behar, the Level 2 GE WattStation pedestal uses smart grid technology and enables utility companies to manage the impact of electric vehicles on the local and regional power grids.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

The smart vision EQ fortwo is also a car in which all of the individual fields of expertise that make up the CASE corporate strategy are combined, allowing users in the city intuitive access to individual mobility. Electric: The smart vision EQ fortwo features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 30 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

Thus, PHEVLERs and other electric vehicles may be allowed to continue driving when governments ban fossil fuel vehicles from driving in city centers due to air pollution crises or other reasons. [ PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. Phil Bredesen spent part of Earth Day last week test-driving a Nissan prototype all-electric vehicle at the automakers U.S. Coming to public in 12 Nissans first electric car is to go into corporate and government fleets beginning in late 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

EV Life, LLC is building the first online platform that gives drivers everything they need to switch from gas to an electric car. Portable Solar Inc will develop a 2kW portable solar system that can knock 30-40% off your electric bill, earn your money back in 2-4 years, and if you move, you can take it with you.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Solar 371

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

Siemens’ Corporate Technology research department is working with partners to develop new information and communications technology (ICT) for future electric cars. The partners intend to demonstrate the benefits of a centralized ICT architecture with two electric car prototypes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

This renewable production capacity is increasingly important to ensure the existing power grid can accept more renewable sources. However, hydrogen is no more or less dangerous than other flammable fuels or the batteries used in electric cars, and vehicles with pressure gas storage tanks are nothing new.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I Mr. Thesen said that a factory in Turkey was being refurbished to be able to produce 100,000 electric vehicles a year.

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Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

Singapore is for us a key priority, as the geography of the country and the focus on environmental issues provide ideal ground for the fast development of electric cars,&# said Thierry Koskas Renault Electric Vehicles Programme Director. . “Renault and Nissan aim to become leading brands in zero emission vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. The utility.will get a Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle by the end of this year and as many as 20 by some time in 2009 to test their durability, range and impact on the power grid, said Susan M. and General Motors Corp.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Just a few days after the California Air Resource Board's mandate came out, Governor Newsom had to publicly beg electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to concerns of the power grid and blackouts. This winter, residents in the Sierra Nevada mountains lost power for days due to heavy snow storms.

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