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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

Having an EV you learn about the basics of electric power, charge rates and kilowatt-hours or KWh. . Very basic maths gives the LEAF a power usage of close to 4 miles per KWh. Power companies also use KWh as the base charge unit for billing consumers. A quick note on power compared to energy. So much for power.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

Since it was not a Level 2 charger, I knew it would not gain much juice overnight. On the last day I knew I would have to get a full charge to make it back to Heathrow and leave it with enough juice for the driver who would collect it. Currently the only other cars with an 800-volt systems are the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.

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Is Your Dealership Ready for EV Buyers?

Blink Charging

In the automotive industry, the most obvious shift happening right now is from gasoline- and diesel-powered engines to fully electric motors. Dealerships will likely require at least one Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) and may also want to install a number of Level 2 charging stations, as well.

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The Top 7 EV Home Chargers That You Should Consider Buying

Get Electric Vehicle

Charging adapters taking power from the grid are a must-have item for everyone who owns an Electric vehicle or a hybrid. These chargers remove the inconvenience of having to wait at a public station by juicing up your car at home while you are asleep. A greater amperage will charge a battery faster in general. 1 ChargePoint Home Flex.

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Coulomb, MasterCard, and the future of public charging

Plugs and Cars

The charge stations and installations were paid for with federal stimulus and California Energy Commission grants won by Coulomb. If you are a consumer, and you get a Volt, Smart, or Ford electric car, you probably qualify for a free home charge station. Free Juice Bar explicitly sells charge stations to offer free power.

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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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