It will take more than a few government announcements before enough British consumers switch to electric cars to meet climate-change targets. Last December, the UK government announced that it will reduce the cost of roadside charging for electric-powered cars. Pricing will remain commercially driven, ministers said, but within a more reasonable boundary and…
Hybrid vehicles, especially the Toyota Prius, have been steadily gaining in popularity for several years. Hybrids combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine to use gasoline more efficiently. This not only saves money for the person who owns the car - recharging batteries costs less than filling the tank with gas - but reduces carbon emissions…
Special Features when Charging Your smart fortwo electric drive: Following the cessation of production of the current (third) generation of the smart fortwo electric drive, the fourth series of the agile urban hero is set to appear in 2017. With the introduction of the new generation, smart is making its entire range electric. In addition to this two-seater…
A quick and convenient way to charge Do you own a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle (EV)? MGE s new home charging program makes it quick and easy to charge your car s battery with a Level 2 (L2) charger. L2 chargers are up to six times faster than a standard 120-volt electrical outlet. No up-front installation fees This program provides a ChargePoint Home L2…
A pretty basic fear of the oncoming electric car boom is a concern that charging will be similar to the old cellphone-charger fiasco. Will the owner of a 2017 Mazda Thundersnake have to find particular Mazda charging stations, or will they be able to pull up behind a Chrysler EnFuego? Those fears can be allayed, mostly: seven major automakers have all agreed…
Qualcomm has debuted an evolutionary version of its “Halo” wireless charging system capable of providing charge to an electric vehicle while it’s travelling at highway speeds. The new dynamic electric vehicle charging (DEVC) system is currently being tested using a Renault Kangoo on a 100-meter test track at the Vedecom Institute in Satory just outside of Versailles…
The thought of climbing into an electric vehicle and avoiding those high prices at the pump holds strong appeal for Southland motorists. But what about charging stations? What if your battery runs low and there are none in sight? Southern California Edison has a plan that will help eliminate that problem. The utility received the go-ahead last week from state…
Your EV can be plugged right into a standard household or workplace outlet to charge, also known as Level 1 (110V, 15amps) charging. It can take up to 8-20 hours to fully charge an EV at Level 1. Level 2 charging stations use a 240 volt system (similar to a clothes dryer plug) and can fully charge a vehicle from 0 per cent charge in about four to six hours. If…
SAN DIEGO — City of San Diego leaders announced Wednesday the completion of a project that more than doubled its number of electric vehicle charging stations. The project pushed the number of stations offered to the public by the city from 32 to 68, according to the office of Mayor Kevin Faulconer. They’re distributed around 15 public locations, including parks…
The City of Vancouver, the most populous city in British Columbia, has public charging stations within 15km (level 2 and level 3). of the EV charging stations throughout the city are level 2 charging stations and of the stations offer free charging for your electric car. In 2014, the City won the FCM Sustainable Communities Award (Transportation) for its electric…
The solar e-car charging station, located near the University Services Building and the Madison Street Services Building, provides charging spaces for approximately 20 electric vehicles for Facilities Management (FM) and other UI departments. The project was completed summer 2011. Facilities Management continues to expand its fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles…
Since one of the reasons you invested in an EV or PEV was to give fossil fuels the boot, the last thing you’ll want is to continue powering it with dirty fossil fuel and nuclear-made electricity—common grid sources in nearly all parts of the United States. How about a PV system to charge your EV or PEV? The type and size of PV system that can provide charging…
Seattle, also known as Emerald City, is a port city where activities are never lacking in its dynamic downtown. As it borders the Pacific Ocean, 90% of their electricity is derived from hydropower, putting mass electrification of transportation and the development of the charging infrastructure on the agenda. Downtown has a strong concentration of level 2 charging…
EVgo wrote in a press release: “The new chargers being installed are seven times faster than any fast chargers currently available and represent a new level of convenience for EV charging.” I think Tesla would have a problem with this statement since its Superchargers are capable of up to 145 kW – so definitely not “seven times faster than any fast chargers…
A new “Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill” is being introduced by the government in the UK in the Queen’s Speech. It includes some interesting measures, including mandatory installations of electric car chargers at motorway services and gas stations. Similar initiatives have been proposed elsewhere, like in Russia, while gas stations have also started adding…
A Volkswagen s logo is seen on a wheel of a car at a used car dealership in Seoul, South Korea, October 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji California legislators on Thursday tightened rules requiring Volkswagen to spend a portion of clean car infrastructure funds in disadvantaged communities, passing a bill as part of a budget package agreed with Governor Jerry Brown…
An electric car is charged on a London street. Photograph: Miles Willis/Getty Images for Go Ultra Low SSE trials ‘demand-side response’ where vehicles start charging a few hours after being plugged in, when demand is lower Electric cars are putting increasing pressure on the UK’s power grids, making it vital they are recharged at the right time of day, a minister…
The majority of your charging takes place at home over-night when it is most convenient and the cost of electricity is lowest. Many businesses and work places are installing charging stations for employee and/or customer use throughout the day. The time it takes to fully charge is based on the level, or speed, of charging. Keep in mind that you do not need a…
As electric cars become more and more common, and as their batteries can hold more and more energy to allow for a range comparable to that of a gasoline car, the main obstacle remains: how to charge the batteries as fast as you can fill in your gas tank. A survey of electric car chargers showed that the sub-compact Nissan Leaf will fill the batteries at a rate…
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Cigarette lighters have become the de facto 12V sockets in cars, boats, and elsewhere. Claire H Cohen Photography The 12V socket, also known variously as a car cigarette lighter or 12V auxiliary power outlet, is the primary method by which power is delivered to portable electronics in cars, trucks, boats, and a handful of other contexts. While these sockets were…