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

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AeroVironment had encouraged its engineers to take creative initiative in developing the Impact, but GM tightly managed efforts to translate the idiosyncratic car into a production prototype, which rankled Cocconi and Rippel. Before cofounding AC Propulsion, Alan Cocconi worked on Sunraycer, a solar-powered car for GM.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I heard that you can change zones 3 times and then you have to purchase another car. Neutral Templarian @ Apr 19th 2009 4:30PM Good to hear, hopefully GM has already started to use this for the Volt. Featured stories Feed mophie Juice Pack Air hands-on and impressions How would you change HPs Mini 1000 Mi? Neutral ???? @

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. It isa fundamental change in direction for GM. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Thats short-sighted.

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