Electric Car Charging Stations

The EV Charging Station: Google’s Role

Johan Olsen — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:42:19 +0000

If you work at Google, then the EV charging station is part of your work environment. Google is, and always was, a company that promotes the electric car concept. Since Google is one of the hottest and most influential brands of our generation, its efforts have enormous value. It all started in 2007, when there [...]

The EV Charging Station: Google’s Role

Charging Electric Cars – On Nissan’s Agenda

Mario Bergomi — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:27:47 +0000

All eyes are now on America. U.S. carmakers are recovering and Americans are buying more cars. The feeling is that the U.S. auto industry is returning to its glory days, during which it was it was the epitome of quality, design and lifestyle. It follows that these positive trends are also influencing the electric car [...]

Charging Electric Cars – On Nissan’s Agenda

USA: Increase in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Stefan Buchs — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:53:14 +0000

Two hundred new charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed throughout Hawaii. The new stations, located at 80 different sites across Hawaii – shopping centers, office buildings, parking lots and so on – place Hawaii at the top of the rankings for American states’ preparedness for the electric car age. Hawaii has one station [...]

USA: Increase in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

EV Charging Stations – The Japanese Dilemma

George Melony — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:19:46 +0000

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in general and EV charging stations in particular have for the past year been facing a new, unexpected challenge. The source of the challenge is Japan, which is still recovering from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Japan is the world’s third largest car market, after China and the U.S., and [...]

EV Charging Stations – The Japanese Dilemma

An Electric Vehicle without Compromises

Joana Lee Fox — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:47:35 +0000

Electric car enthusiasts and industry officials have been asking themselves whether the rise in world oil prices will really stimulate the development of electric transport. Will gasoline prices of over $4 a gallon (in the U.S.) push more car buyers to electric vehicle showrooms? On the face of it the obvious answer is “of course.” [...]

An Electric Vehicle without Compromises

Electric Cars – The Need for Speed

Johan Olsen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:37:56 +0000

Did you know that in the 19th century, in the early days of the automobile, electric cars held the records for speed? Today, when the cars we routinely drive are serious, refined technological creations with mind-boggling performance levels, few remember that there was ever a choice. For two months, from December 1898 to January 1899, [...]

Electric Cars – The Need for Speed

Charging Stations and America

Françoise Cohn — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:36:35 +0000

Oh, America. On the one hand, it’s the land of great opportunity for the electric revolution, and on the other hand it’s the cradle of car conservatism. In 2011 over 20,000 electric cars were sold in the United States, out of the approximately 14 million cars that were sold overall. That’s only 0.14%, a bit [...]

Charging Stations and America

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Looking Towards 2012

Xavier González — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:12:05 +0000

The question of which comes first, the chicken or the egg, is at the heart of the expansion of electric car use. It seems that for the time being, infrastructure is what’s driving the industry, and not the vehicle manufacturers. Maybe it’s surprising, but the electric vehicle charging infrastructure is at a more advanced stage [...]

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Looking Towards 2012

Electric Vehicles? Think Rolls Royce

Stefan Buchs — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:31:38 +0000

The world already knows about electric vehicles, mainly electric trains, but a number of other electric vehicles are also in wide use, such as light trucks; mechanical equipment such as forklifts, boats, motorbikes, electric scooters; airplanes and even spaceships. What is an electric vehicle? The simple definition is as follows: an electric vehicle (EV) is [...]

Electric Vehicles? Think Rolls Royce

Electrical Charging Stations, California and the Rest

Yohan Michels — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:54:30 +0000

The U.S. Energy Department tracks the distribution of clean energy powered vehicles and shares this information publicly. Here you can see the situation by state; California stands out as the only state with more than 500 electrical charging stations. By contrast, eight states – Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Maine [...]

Electrical Charging Stations, California and the Rest

Charging Electric Cars – Closer to a Solution

George Melony — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:54:39 +0000

Many think that the main obstacle to the development of electric transportation is the issue of charging. Actually, two main models exist: Charging electric cars at charging stations and the battery-switching model — instead of charging electric cars for hours, you replace an empty battery with a full one in just a few minutes. It [...]

Charging Electric Cars – Closer to a Solution

The Spirit of an Electric Car

Mario Bergomi — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:26:50 +0000

“You can’t bore people into buying,” is a well-worn marketing proverb. Consumerism is a matter of desires, particularly with regard to automobiles, the most sensual consumer product after lingerie. That’s why it’s important for electric vehicles to be good-looking and exciting, so that potential buyers will not only want them but yearn for them. Because [...]

The Spirit of an Electric Car

Hiriko – The Folding Electric Car

Xavier González — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:12:53 +0000

Of the 741,600 Spaniards who purchased a car in 2011, 314 bought an electric car, a penetration rate of 0.04%. In France, 2,629 electric cars were sold. France is the second-largest car market in Europe, after Germany, while Spain is the fifth largest. Britain and Italy are ranked third and fourth. But with regard to [...]

Hiriko – The Folding Electric Car

Charging Electric Cars – The Home Solution

Caprice Duvina — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:07 +0000

Charging electric cars will be a routine activity in a few years. Just as today, every vehicle owner has refueling habits that are more or less automatic (at the neighborhood gas station, or at the one to or from work), so will owners of electric cars develop routine charging habits. Charging electric cars is very [...]

Charging Electric Cars – The Home Solution

The Electric Car Era – 2012 Forecast

Stefan Buchs — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:25:52 +0000

In 2011 the world’s demand for electric cars grew by 2.3%. Transportation and automotive industry experts say that 2012 will be a pivotal year for the electric car; the year in which it will be clear whether the public will move beyond being excited about the idea and actually buy more electric cars. India’s Auto [...]

The Electric Car Era – 2012 Forecast

Electric Car, the Hot Rod Type

Johan Olsen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:11:17 +0000

If there was a type of vehicle one would think would not be adaptable to the electric car concept, it would be the American hot rod. The concise design, that at first glance often looks unfinished, and its ultra-muscular, almost restless look don’t seem to lend itself to anything other than an internal combustion engine. [...]

Electric Car, the Hot Rod Type

On Urban Design and Electric Car Charging Stations

Joana Lee Fox — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:52:08 +0000

The revolutionary influence that the electric car is having on our environment can no longer be ignored. True, it’s too soon for us to feel its contribution to the cleanliness of the air we breathe, since gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles still dominate the roads. But one can already see the future – in the form [...]

On Urban Design and Electric Car Charging Stations

Nissan LEAF electric car – road test and review

car-charging — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:47:29 +0000

Just wanted to share with you this review by roadfly.com: “The first widely available electric car is capable of driving about 110 miles on a charge.. The LEAF handles a lot better than expected and it’s acceleration was pretty impressive too.”

Nissan LEAF electric car – road test and review

Worldwide Deployment of Charging Stations

car-charging — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:59:43 +0000

Recent times have seen an increase in the number of electric vehicles. Many people have been making the transition from the gasoline powered vehicles to those powered by the electric battery. However, the biggest hindrance to the transition has been the limited number of electric vehicle charging points, which has consequently limited the distances that [...]

Worldwide Deployment of Charging Stations

Looking For an Electric Car Charging Station?

car-charging — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:39:30 +0000

With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more and more popular the need for an electric car charging station is growing. When you are traveling throughout the United States, these charging stations may be able to power you back up so you can continue to enjoy a guilt free joyride to wherever you want to go. Where [...]

Looking For an Electric Car Charging Station?

Top 3 iPhone Apps for Locating a Nearby Car Charging Station

car-charging — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:45:46 +0000

The popularity of electric cars is increasing every day. This is mainly due to the fact that they are more eco-friendly and more preferable for sustained human existence and health. However, you have to acknowledge that there are not as many charging stations for electric cars as there are gas stations. However, numerous iPhone applications [...]

Top 3 iPhone Apps for Locating a Nearby Car Charging Station

Companies that Provide EV Charging Station Services

car-charging — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:44:11 +0000

The number of electric vehicles is one the rise. It is estimated that by the year 2014, there will be more than three million electric vehicles on the road. This is why there is a need to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations. The following are major companies that are involved in providing [...]

Companies that Provide EV Charging Station Services

Chevrolet Volt Reviewed

car-charging — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:43:56 +0000

Will the new Chevy Volt live up to the hype? EverydayDriver took the Chevy Volt for a test drive, watch the results.

Chevrolet Volt Reviewed

All New Google Tech Talk – Smart Grid

car-charging — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:42:46 +0000

Watch the new Google Tech Talk, it’s long but it’s worth it – the smart grid is a trending topic now days. Even before the first newspaper headline on Smart Grid was printed, the utilities have been experimenting with TCP/IP in the back-end networks for a quite a long time. Erich Gunther (EnerNex), presents a [...]

All New Google Tech Talk – Smart Grid

Scientific American Explains – What is the Smart Grid?

car-charging — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:29:49 +0000

A wonderful animated tour into the world of Smart Grid technology. Scientific American explains the essential features of Smart Grid, because whether we want it or not, Smart Grid is a part of our future.

Scientific American Explains – What is the Smart Grid?

FAQ about Plug-in Electric Cars

car-charging — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:34:27 +0000

New and exciting electric cars are entering the market every year and the amount of designs and advanced models is growing rapidly thanks to the growing popularity of green initiatives. As these plug-in electric cars become a part of our daily lives more and more questions about how they work, and how they will fit [...]

FAQ about Plug-in Electric Cars

Electric Car Charging Systems: Know the Basics

car-charging — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:27:44 +0000

Learn more about parts and interaction of the parts of an automotive charging system:

Electric Car Charging Systems: Know the Basics

Should You Do Electrical Charging at Home or on the Way to Work?

car-charging — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:25:01 +0000

The popularity of electric cars has surged in recent times. Many people have been making the transition from the gasoline fueled cars to the electric cars mainly due to environmental concerns. It is a well known fact that electric cars are a more complementary technology to environmental conservation as opposed to gasoline fueled cars. They [...]

Should You Do Electrical Charging at Home or on the Way to Work?

Ten Dos and Don’ts of Purchasing an Electric Car

car-charging — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:22:52 +0000

If you are interested in purchasing an electric car, you are not alone. Many people have had their interest in plug-in electric cars piqued. This is mainly due to the awareness of the great benefits that an individual can derive from these cars. However, it is imperative that you take into consideration a few things [...]

Ten Dos and Don’ts of Purchasing an Electric Car

Discover Nissan LEAF: 100% Electric Vehicle

car-charging — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:20:30 +0000

Discover Nissan LEAF, A revolutionary electric vehicle. With rising demand for green technology and energy, and with oil prices being set to skyrocket – an electric vehicle just might be the best solution offered.

Discover Nissan LEAF: 100% Electric Vehicle