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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3%

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3%