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Grid Manager: Plug-in autos are OK if charged overnight or else

Plug-in hybrids are a hot topic right now. But there are many who question if our electric grid will be able to support a massive influx of EVs and plug-in hybrids? Those who know often say "yes," "yes" and "yes" again. We can now add Stephen Whitley, president of the New York Independent System Operator, to the list of those who say plug ins are a good idea. Whitley has published a report saying that the grids are ready for cars with cords as long as they're recharged overnight. The report focuses on the benefits of using usually wasted ... Read more →

Madrid installing EV recharging points at all public parking facilities Xavier Navarro

Madrid City Hall, Spain, has decided to go big for electric cars and install EV recharging points at all public parking facilities in the city. This means that the city's 36 parking installations ...

GM: First-gen Volts won't communicate with grid, future versions will Jeremy Korzeniewski

- One of the many intriguing aspects of electric car ownership is the ability to choose where, when and how to charge the vehicle's batteries. In most areas, electric utility rates vary widely ...

GridWise Alliance grows, aims to create a smart grid in the U.S. Xavier Navarro

Not long ago, several important companies with interests in the utility and energy businesses created the GridWise Alliance. The group, which recently added fifteen new members (still no CA Edison), ...

Grid Manager: Plug-in autos are OK if charged overnight or else 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

Plug-in hybrids are a hot topic right now. But there are many who question if our electric grid will be able to support a massive influx of EVs and plug-in hybrids? Those who know often say "yes," "yes" and "yes" again. We can now add Stephen Whitley, president of the New York Independent System ...

Madrid installing EV recharging points at all public parking facilities 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

Madrid City Hall, Spain, has decided to go big for electric cars and install EV recharging points at all public parking facilities in the city. This means that the city's 36 parking installations will have up to 58 recharging points where EVs can be charged for free. What's more, City Hall has ...

GM: First-gen Volts won't communicate with grid, future versions will 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

- One of the many intriguing aspects of electric car ownership is the ability to choose where, when and how to charge the vehicle's batteries. In most areas, electric utility rates vary widely depending on the time of day, with the least expensive periods generally at night. With that in mind, ...

GridWise Alliance grows, aims to create a smart grid in the U.S. 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Not long ago, several important companies with interests in the utility and energy businesses created the GridWise Alliance. The group, which recently added fifteen new members (still no CA Edison), announced a meeting next week in Washington D.C. to discuss smart grids, how they can help us reduce ...


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