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SiliconRepublic.com: IBM to build smart grid for electric cars - R&D

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Within the project, researchers from IBM Denmark and from IBM’s Zurich Research Laboratory will develop smart technologies that synchronise the charging of the electric vehicles with the availability of wind in the grid. Subscribe Now Knowledge Ireland Marketing Age Irish Director Subscribe to Marketing Age today.

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GM Proposes Electric Car Plug Standard - GoodCleanTech

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid. PC Magazine, the PCMag.com logo and Gearlog are registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved. is prohibited.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I Vehicle-to-grid is, I believe, the salvation of the automotive industry in the United States,” declared Marc Spitzer, an agency commissioner who was also on the panel.

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

A small digital instrument panel containing key info like speed, range and consumption sits atop the steering column. Nor does MEB provide vehicle to load or vehicle to grid charging. The start button and a gear selector column are on the right-hand side. Modes are Range, Comfort, Performance and Cupra. We look forward to a road drive.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links. Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. — Larry 4.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Posted by: Nido Info | Apr 14, 2009 12:45:31 PM wrong Howard. Notice in [link] that GM carefully avoids claiming to reduce CO2 by shifting to the grid, but leads people off the track by focusing on smog related issues. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 GM knows better and guards against making fraudulent claims.

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