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Chevy Volt is the Centerpiece for Many Rapidly Emerging Industries

November 4th, 2009 | Posted in: Grid with 143 Comments

Once in a while an epic Volt story is published in the media.  Such is the 6000 word piece penned by Bernard Avishai for Inc. magazine.
The Volt is described in truly revolutionary terms not just for its ability to drive without oil or how it would be a halo car for GM but more importantly [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 143 Comments

Electrical Infrastructure and the Chevy Volt

October 20th, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Launch with 145 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 145 Comments

Interview with CEO of eTec on Charging Infrastructure

September 28th, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Original GM-Volt Interviews, Research with 153 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 153 Comments

Why GM is Concerned About Plugin Readiness Infrastructure

August 31st, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Launch with 284 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 284 Comments

Chevy Volt Charging Functionality, Gen One and Beyond

May 11th, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Features, Grid with 142 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 142 Comments

Project Get Ready to Help Develop Community Plug-in Car Readiness

February 25th, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Politics with 88 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 88 Comments

GM Denies San Francisco and Washington DC Have Been Chosen Yet to Get First Chevy Volts

February 5th, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Marketing with 194 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 194 Comments

GM Announces Initiative to Get Communities “Plug-in Ready” for the Volt

February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Charging, Grid, Production with 162 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 162 Comments

New Industry?: Geek Squad to Install Charging Box for Your Chevy Volt

December 17th, 2008 | Posted in: Charging, Grid with 77 Comments

CNET has just published an article emphasizing the importance of community resources in wide scale launching of the Chevy Volt and other electric cars.
Interviewed is GM’s Volt vehicle line director Tony Posawatz who was by the way also was recently elected co-chairman of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).
Tony not only is building the Volt [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 77 Comments

Chevy Volt and the Electric Grid: Drive 15,000 Miles for $73

September 19th, 2008 | Posted in: Grid with 212 Comments

At the Centennial, we heard a presentation from Mark DuVall of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) who discussed the relationship between the Volt and the power grid. Also presenting were GMs energy director Brita Gross and Volt vehicle line executive Frank Weber.
If was pointed out that daily charging of the Chevy Volt will [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 212 Comments

GM Launches Major Collaboration with EPRI and 30 Utility Companies to Ready the Grid for the Volt

July 21st, 2008 | Posted in: Grid with 174 Comments

Today at the Plug-in 2008 Conference in San Jose California, GM is announcing a major new collaboration with the Electric Power Institute (EPRI) and 30 major utility companies.
The endeavor is a landmark, first of its kind effort through which GM will work directly with both those utility companies and EPRI to ensure that the codes, [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 174 Comments

Mass Fuel Cell Adoption Would Cost $200 Billion and Al Gore Challenges US to Go 100% Fossil Fuel Free in 10 Years

July 17th, 2008 | Posted in: Environment, Grid, Hydrogen with 136 Comments

A new study was just published in which researchers estimated it would cost $200 Billion in research and infrastructure to bring fuel cell vehicles to mass market levels.
The study analyzed the cost of bringing 2 million fuel cell cars to the roads by 2020 and 25 million by 2030. It was determined that to achieve [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 136 Comments

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