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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Muratori also looked at the impact PEV charging might have on a residential distribution transformer.

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Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

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Each day, they will recharge the batteries in their electric car for the next leg of the trip, while giving presentations and workshops about the technologies. The dataset was downloaded from the NHTS website and imported into SPSS 18 for analysis. Solar Journey USA project.

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Ford unveils MyFord Mobile app for Focus Electric

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Owners can use any connected mobile phone with a data plan or computer with Internet access when not operating a vehicle to: Find current and projected state of charge information including estimated range and the amount of charge time necessary for additional distances; Program vehicle charging with utility input, allowing the car to start charging (..)

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Once weve consolidated everything to depend on the grid, we can clean up everything by cleaning up the grid.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review

EV Central

Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).

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Daewoo re-enters India with automotive four wheeler batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

They are also equipped with rapid recharge capability to minimize downtime, and they perform reliably in extreme temperatures, offering all-weather usability, the company said in a media release. ” H.

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Daewoo India launches AGM VRLA Silver+ 2W battery with advanced Korean technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

At its core, the unique expanded metal grid technology sets a new benchmark for two-wheeler power sources. Other features include low self-discharge, fast recharge capabilities, and zero maintenance options.

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