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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

Besides, having an extension cord flailing about whilst water is sprayed wildly does not inspire confidence in the back of my brain. All but identical to this example , the pressure washer was biblically loud under load but always provided great performance – even during times when the water pressure from my artesian well was less than ideal.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates. America’s No. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle.

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What the Nissan Leaf Has Taught Us About Natural Disaster Recovery

Blink Charging

The Leaf models were used as portable power stations , with enough juice to power the average Japanese home for four days, power 6,200 smartphones, or run 100 elevator round trips in a 48-story building. . After the successful use of the Leaf to help keep the power on in hospitals, their utility expanded to homes and businesses.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid. In addition to Smart Grid City, another major EV/V2G initiative is unfolding.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A 220 volt socket like on your water heater or dryer would be better, ad these typically have 40 or 50 amp circuits, so they can deliver 8,000 to 10,000 watts - is this what they mean? Once weve consolidated everything to depend on the grid, we can clean up everything by cleaning up the grid. Its a centralised solution.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The electric grid is the most advanced energy-distribution network ever created and is constantly only a few feet away from us (far more ubiquitous than gas/ethanol/hydrogen stations). by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. Electric engines are emissions free (and quiet).

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

Over a third of the money spent on energy bills is goes towards heating and hot water costs. Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing! Rather than exporting excess power to the grid, our intelligent device diverts energy to your heating systems – maximum consumption, minimum waste!

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