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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. And that’s much cheaper than a new $1,300 kit. Most charging, except for those relatively few long-range trips, can be supported with a conventional 120-volt or 220-volt outlet,” he argues.

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

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If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator.

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