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Electrical Infrastructure and the Chevy Volt
People often grumble when GM raises the idea of getting the electric grid infrastructure ready in anticipation of the Chevy Volt’s launch. Since charging the Volt is like running two plasma screen TVs at night, what’s the fuss? I had the chance to ask that question and others of Britta Gross who is GM’s direct [...]
Interview with CEO of eTec on Charging Infrastructure
eTec is the wholly-owned and largest subsidiary of Ecotality (ETLY.OB) and recently received a $99 million matched DOE grant to deploy and study EV charging infrastructure using Nissan LEAF vehicles.
I had the chance to speak with eTec’s CEO Don Karner about the coming electric car charging infrastructure revolution.
Tell us about your recent DOE grant and [...]
Why GM is Concerned About Plugin Readiness Infrastructure
GM has for months been discussing and promoting the idea of community plug-in readiness. This relates to the development of public charging infrastructure and government incentives to enhance the adoption of electric cars. In fact, GM has clearly stated that those communities which have demonstrated sufficient plugin readiness will be rewarded with being the first [...]
Charging the Chevy Volt
Recently GM revealed the production charging equipment that will come with the Volt when it can finally be bought.
There will be a portable 120 V unit (R) that can be plugged into any standard receptacle. It will be able to recharge the car fully in 6 hours at 12 amps or 8 hours at [...]
There Will be No Customer Access to High Voltage on the Chevy Volt, but it Can Jump Start Another Car
The Volt is different than traditional cars on many levels beyond its electric drivetrain. One way is that its battery can store 16 kwh of energy, enough to power the average US household for about half a day.
People ask if they will be able to access that energy to power their home during a blackout, [...]
Better Place Unveils Battery Switching Station w/ Video
Better Place is a well-funded start up company that has developed a unique approach to electric cars. It is the contention of their founder and CEO Shai Agassi to develop an infrastructure of battery swapping stations. In addition to charging at home, drivers would have standardized battery packs in their cars and when charge [...]
Chevy Volt Charging Functionality, Gen One and Beyond
The Volt will be primarily charged at home, although there is certain to be demand for public charging outlets for people who wish to charge at work and for those who live in apartments.
The Volt will have some capacity to regulate its charging function, but more advanced features are expected to be coming in future [...]
Plug Standard Needed For Electric Car-Charging Cord Interface: SAE J1772
A little discussed area that has a lot of importance is how electric cars will interface with the grid.
Yes we are aware the driver will attach an electric cord from the wallbox to the car, but at issue is exactly how that cord will fit into the car.
The specification that is gaining steam is called [...]
GM Committed to 1 Million Plug-ins By 2015 – MultiBlog Live Chat With Britta Gross Right Here 4PM EDT
Volt vehicle line director Tony Posawatz gave us a teleconference update on GMs plug-in strategy specifically as it applies to supporting President Obama’s goal of 1 million plugin cars by 2015, led of course by the Chevy Volt.
The idea of creating a “plug-in ecosystem” was proposed. Tony envisioned this as analogous to the success of [...]
Project Get Ready to Help Develop Community Plug-in Car Readiness
Yesterday the Rocky Mountain Institute announced something they are calling Project Get Ready. The goal of the initiative is “to help communities prepare for and welcome plug-in vehicles including full battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and converted hybrid or internal combustion vehicles.”
This involves facilitating the engagement of advocates, utility companies, local government and other [...]
GM Denies San Francisco and Washington DC Have Been Chosen Yet to Get First Chevy Volts
Wednesday when GM made its announcement encouraging communities to become “plug-in ready” they noted that Washington DC and San Francisco were two prime examples of places already making strides in that direction. This has led many to assume that GM had already decided that these cities were chosen to get initial production Chevy Volts [...]
GM Announces Initiative to Get Communities “Plug-in Ready” for the Volt
Today marks another distinct turning point in the story of the Chevrolet Volt. From the beginning the focus has been on the batteries and the engineering. Now GM has outlined a comprehensive plan of action for communities to begin to get ready for the arrival of plug-in cars like the Chevy Volt.
They have [...]
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