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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. Before cofounding AC Propulsion, Alan Cocconi worked on Sunraycer, a solar-powered car for GM.

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

Plug In India

He runs a solar EPC business - and has interests in rainwater harvesting and organic farming. 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. Pallani does 10,000 km a month!