ABB announced that it has received CE marking approval for its direct current (DC) fast-charging solutions for electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
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Managing intermittent wind energy with electric vehicles
Integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like wind power into the electric grid has been one of the big challenges. DOE’s PNNL say they have what could be a workaround: plug-in electric cars.
Continue readingKYOCERA Solar Modules for Electric Vehicles in Germany
The solar energy charging station provides eco-friendly and economical charging facility for electric cars.
Continue readingE.ON presents advanced charging systems for electric vehicles at the IAA fair
From charging units to fast charging stations: E.ON presents advanced charging systems for electric cars with lithium ion batteries at the IAA fair ? Induction charging almost ready for the market.
Continue readingThe idea behind V2G, or Vehicle to Grid technology, is simple
The Times’ Wheels blog highlights an interesting side effect of auto manufacturers’ recent developments with electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNew wires to carry more electricity than copper
They will also offer a more effective method for collecting energy from renewable sources like solar energy and wind power.
Continue readingLA Air Force Base Gets Solar Power and Electric Vehicles
Los Angeles AFB is ideally located to demonstrate a variety of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) activities. Using vehicle-to-grid technologies, electric vehicles can provide valuable services back to the grid while plugged in.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles: Perfect Wind Energy Outlet?
A problem with wind power is that it tends to come haphazardly and at night, making it difficult to integrate into the grid. But wait: Isn’t that when the electric cars of the future will be sitting in garages.
Continue readingSPX Provides Home Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicles Volt
The electric car Chevrolet Volt was recently named 2012 World Green Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.
Continue readingDefense pursuing plug-in electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies
The Air Force and other Department of Defense agencies are aggressively pursuing plug-in electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) infrastructure technologies
Continue readingE.ON installs fast charging station for electric vehicles in Germany
E.ON has installed the first fast charging station to deliver charging solutions for electric cars in Bavaria, in southern Germany.
Continue readingElectric vehicles and wind energy could be ?perfect match?
Electric cars with lithium ion batteries and wind power could be ?perfect match?
Continue readingUK adding wind power and solar energy to electric vehicles charging stations
New charging stations add range and wind energy and solar power for British electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric cars can be charged in an hour at a maximum charging power of 22 kilowatts
Siemens receives major order from Portugal for 100 charging columns for electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
Fully charged, a Leaf?s lithium ion batteries can supply an average Japanese house for about two days, or an American house for most of one day.
Continue readingCharging stations for electric vehicles expand to rural sites
Charging stations that can fill up the lithium ion batteries of an electric car in 30 minutes or faster are moving from the city to the country.
Continue readingThe Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry
The 4th Edition of The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars on the Electric Industry report is a 50-page overview of plug-in hybrid electric car (PHEV) technology and the impacts that PHEVs will have.
Continue readingCan wind energy fuel Alberta’s electric vehicles?
Wind power electric cars with lithium ion batteries could reduce Alberta’s carbon footprint while we sleep.
Continue readingPeak Load Demand, ECOtality, Electric Vehicles and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
Vehicle-to-grid, more commonly known as V2G, will soon make that a reality. Utilities will be able to tap into electric vehicles stored energy in its lithium ion batteries when the electric car isn’t being used.
Continue readingDeveloping a smart grid utilizing Electric Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have announced a profile of their joint project for smart grid technology development applying electric cars.
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