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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Google Inc. The top speed of the Revai, sold as the G-Wiz in the U.K., V2G stands for “vehicle-to-grid,&# a technology system being developed to enable electric cars to store power and sell it back to the grid. co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have invested in Tesla.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV. The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. Mike, Epworth, UK Ok. May I ask what powers the heater?