News tagged with charging stations

Medical treatments from 200 miles up

In the hunt for cancer treatments, researchers have had some help from higher authorities -- way higher. The International Space Station, orbiting the Earth at more than 200 miles in the sky, houses scientific ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Portable chargers, boosters to ease green car woes

Chevrolet Europe's president Susan Doherty drives to work every day in an electric car, and thanks to a recharging station at work, she never worries about running out of power.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New Nordic test center behind electric car charging standard

The new independent test center for electric car infrastructure named Nordic EV Interoperability Center (NEVIC), the first of its kind in the world, will ensure interoperability between electric cars and charging stations. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Seven auto manufacturers collaborate on harmonized electric vehicle fast charging solution

Recognizing the importance of a single international approach for DC fast charging, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed on the combined charging system as an international standardized ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

The green look for EV charging stations

The network of electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations in Germany is still relatively sparse, but their number is growing rapidly. The majority of roadside charging points take the form of steel-clad pillars. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Drive like the wind: Electric vehicles and smart charging can help integrate renewable energy

In a new report, researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory show how electric vehicles — increasingly available to consumers in today's marketplace — could help ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

China poised to be world leader in electric cars

Do you have an electric car-charging station in your neighborhood? In your garage? I didn't think so. They're still pretty scarce, but that situation is likely to be short-lived. By 2017, according to a new report from Pike ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 15

Ford's electric plans

When I think electric cars, I think the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt - then maybe Tesla and Fisker sports cars. But options for would-be electric car owners are fast expanding, and Ford is about to tap into the growing ...

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created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

$25,000, 350-mile-per-charge electric car could be reality by 2017, DOE says

In an event flanked with all the electric cars that have recently come to market, and a handful of those that are poised for sale later this year, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa flipped ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (14) | comments 40

Panasonic releases wireless solar charging table

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most of us forget how much our cell phones are a part of the day-to-day of our lives until we don't have access to them. I'm not just talking about when you leave it at home, in a callous ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 23, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast weblog

NTT Docomo's new smartphone features wireless charger

(PhysOrg.com) -- Charging your cell phone can be a hassle, mostly because you have to find your cord, and if you are anything like most people, you don't have just one charging cord lying around your house. ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

Fast charging station for electric vehicles

Siemens has launched a new electric-vehicle charging station on the market that can fully recharge a battery within one hour. By doubling the output to 22 kilowatts, the charging station cuts charging times ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 05, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

The Artega SE enters the electric sports car arena

(PhysOrg.com) -- When most of us think electric sports car, one name comes to mind, the Tesla Roadster, which has enjoyed some solo time in this category, but all reigns come to an end, and a German automaker, ...

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created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 4 | with audio podcast weblog

EV fueling stations now on Google Maps

(PhysOrg.com) -- Having an electric can can be a challenge for the owners. Unless you have spent a fair amount of time doing the research and making calls, getting your charge on when you are away from home ...

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created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 6 | with audio podcast weblog

Ford unveils its first all-electric car (Update)

Ford unveiled its first strictly electric car on Friday, a Focus which is expected to get up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) on a single charge and will be available in North America late this year.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 07, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (17) | comments 70