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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

According to Ford , a driver can roll this beast into a garage mounted with the $1310 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro, where its AC pins can deliver a full overnight charge at 19 kW output to the truck’s 98 kWh (131 kWh if you have the extended extra-big-range) lithium-ion battery. No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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More EVs, Faster Charging

Plugs and Cars

It's official, the Cadillac Converj is to be the second extended-range electric vehicle after the Volt. Commonly dubbed a "fast charge," Level III is higher voltage and a considerable investment, around $60,000 (including installation) for their 480-volt, 125-amp offering.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps.