Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sensors that mount on buildings can just plug into a wall outlet. If the power source is limited in capacity, such as a battery, or in availability, such as a solar panel, the computer also monitors and manages power consumption. The sensor equivalent of a sleeping dog is called an event-driven sensor.

Stimulus Package 90

Stimulus Package Stimulus Mercury Power 90

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

It initiated the start of the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for educating one AZ County at a time! And of course, now Plug-ins for extra credit! Most likely, the All American "Spirit of DC" made History again today -- becoming the first EVer Plug-in to be seen at Nogales High School. It'll be just after Thanksgiving.

Arizona 36

Arizona 2009 DC Plug-in 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

Plug-in 39

Plug-in Standards GM Plug 39