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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

AC Propulsion’s president, Tom Gage, explains the company’s vehicle-to-grid technology at a 2001 conference in Seattle. At the turn of the millennium, nearly 20 percent of the state’s generating capacity was idled for maintenance. Moreover, deregulation disincentivized the construction of new power plants.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

Throw in costs of the driver, electricity and maintenance, that would mean a minimum revenue required of Rs. Jayram works with Google and has been staying at Seattle for two decades before that. The price point is such that the cab operator would have to be charge at least Rs. 15 to 20 per km to recover investments. 6 lakh per year.