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

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The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity. Electric Car tzero 0-60 3.6

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Anker’s new C300 DC/AC 90,000mAh stations start from $150, MOD e-bikes $1,000 off, SOLIX F3800 bundles $2,228 off, more

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We’ve also got a discount on Segway’s Ninebot F35 e-scooter that has returned to its lowest price, as well as the second-lowest price on a notable EGO Power+ hedge trimmer – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s NIU KQi-C3 Pro e-bike and Segway’s Cube 2000 Portable Power Station discounts.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Given the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, many people are thinking hard about how to make the best use of all that rolling battery power. Kempton and Letendre’s.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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The main reasons were: Reduce our monthly electricity. With two Electric cars, at the time a Nissan Lean and Mitsubishi Outlander, we use a considerable amount of electricity but not much petrol, so already we were a reasonable way down the less CO2 road. Any price increase in the electric rate reduces the payback time.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

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With superpowered cars like the Model S Plaid , Tesla upended the stereotype of electric cars as being slow, frumpy and boring. Now electric cars are making scorching inroads on the racing scene, faster than many folks dared to believe. This plug-in GT4 can also charge from 5-to-80 percent in 15 minutes.

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RadExpand 5 e-bike $1,299, Greenworks CrossoverZ mower $4,500, Anker SOLIX bundles $2,500 off with free gift, more

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Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like the $1,800 off deal on Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike with a free extra battery, the first post-launch savings on Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh power stations , and more. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

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Electric cars such as the Tesla Model 3 have reached mass-production level while keeping their sticker prices relatively down. However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. Electric dirt bikes: Pros and cons.