Cars That Think

MARCH 31, 2023

Take power-grid transformers. These essential voltage-converting components are designed to cool down at night, when power consumption is typically low. Then there are the lifestyle compromises that most people living in developed countries will have to make.

Climate Change 117

Climate Change Conversion Power Grid Engine 117

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Alternative EV Charging Methods in New Zealand.

Environment 98

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We also think that with more people realizing that global warming is our greatest challenge, and that evolving the transportation sector to zero-carbon via cellulosic ethanol plug-in hybrids plus electricity from renewable sources may be our best strategy, the discussions about payback are a narrow answer to big questions.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Alternative EV Charging Methods in New Zealand.

Environment 52

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52