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In the next ten years, Europe will need 65 million charging piles

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According to the latest statistics from Bloomberg, about 445,000 public charging piles have been installed in Europe in the past ten years. In addition to overseeing and managing the installation of millions of charging piles, the European automotive industry will also require additional load on the grid.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM is developing a fifth generation system for 2015 which will have substantially longer range and a much smaller fuel cell stack than the generation four system. Build better products. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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