10Feb

ABB to Launch Worldwide EV Charging Network by 2017

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ABB to Launch Worldwide EV Charging Network by 2017

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by Mihai Sandru

Someone has finally taken the issue of recharging electric vehicles into their hands! I’m talking about industrial robotics supplier ABB, who plans to set in place a massive 3-continent network of charging stations.

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3Feb

Stanford pioneering a wireless electric highway

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Stanford pioneering a wireless electric highway

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Stanford researches may have solved the problem of range anxiety by wireless charging technology that could one day create an electric highway.

Wireless recharging already is used by some electric vehicle charging stations to fill up batteries without cords or plugging into an outlet. MIT helped pioneer this technology and spun it off into a wireless charging startup, WiTricity. However, Stanford researchers improved on this concept and devised a way to transmit 10 kilowatts of electric power across a 6.5-foot distance with minimal energy loss. By overcoming transmitting electricity across a significant distance, researchers will make it possible to pave a highway with wireless conduits that can provide addition power to EVs and let them operate indefinitely.

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28Jan

First Solar-Powered Electric Car Charging Stations Open in Sofia, Bulgaria

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First Solar-Powered Electric Car Charging Stations Open in Sofia, Bulgaria

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This month, A1 Co., Ltd. and BIES Ltd. opened the first set of solar-powered electric car charging stations across Sofia, Bulgaria. Built as simple structures, each station simply uses solar panels to collect solar energy and a special module for electric cars to connect to the batteries. While the number of electric cars in Bulgaria are still very few, according to experts, a boom in the purchase of electric vehicles is expected this year — particularly due special incentives that will be given by the Bulgarian government.

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5Jan

Interesting Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations

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Interesting Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations

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We’ve covered solar-powered EV charging stations in the past several times, but I don’t think we’ve ever shared these interestingly designed solar-powered EV charging stations:
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2Jan

Leaf-Shaped Lotus Electric Vehicle Charger Doubles as a Solar-Powered LED Streetlight!

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Leaf-Shaped Lotus Electric Vehicle Charger Doubles as a Solar-Powered LED Streetlight!

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Springing up from the ground like a large leaf, the Lotus is a solar-powered electric vehicle charger that doubles as an LED streetlight and a sheltered bench. Perfect for parks and parking areas alike, the Lotus features a 2.8 KW photovoltaic surface, built-in LED lights, and a waterproof Scame electrical outlet that can be used to charge an EV.

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28Dec

6 Months of Free Electricity Offered with Plugless Power Reservation

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6 Months of Free Electricity Offered with Plugless Power Reservation

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Evatran, which produces Plugless Power, a wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging system, opened its online reservation system last week and announced that it is offering a $150 rebate card for up to 6 months of free electricity to customers who use the system.

“The Preferred Customer Group will allow Evatran to understand its focus areas for product rollout and follows the recent news of the installation partnership with Sears Home Services(TM),” Evatran commented.

“The incentive is open to the first 500 Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt reservations, and joining the Preferred Customer Group by reserving a system requires no upfront financial commitment.” (more…)

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6Aug

Cristal Station: A solar powered parking area for Cristal EVs

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Cristal Station A solar powered parking area for Cristal EVs

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The station is one of the components of urban public transport system independent or semi-collective Cristal. This site built within the urban space allows the provision, the distribution, the parking and recharging energy vehicles. Users can make their reservation with the terminal or if they have pre-booked by phone (for example), go directly to the vehicle which has been designated by the system operator.

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28Jul

The 10 Coolest Solar Powered EV Charging Stations

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The 10 Coolest Solar Powered EV Charging Stations

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The battery powered car or electric vehicle holds promise for weaning the world away from the gasoline burning engines that cause over 2300 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf electric cars have made impressive debuts increasing the sales from 15,000 to 20,000 units in their first year and these companies are planning to increase the output to 50,000 cars in 2012. Other EV manufacturers are also on the scene and the hybrids such as the Toyota Prius already hold an impressive niche. This would drive the utilities to dot the highways and city roads with battery charging stations, much like we see gasoline pumps all around.

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25Jul

Mitsubishi Unveils Solar-Powered Vehicle Charging Station

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Mitsubishi Unveils Solar-Powered Vehicle Charging Station

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Driving an electric vehicle (EV) can be a source of personal pride and a strong statement of how you see yourself in the world. Unfortunately, it can also be a little stressful if you have to worry about your car’s charge running out in the middle of nowhere.

Enter Mitsubishi, who has recently announced the debut of a solar-powered charging station at their headquarters in Cypress, California. Preceding the launch of the new Mitsubishi i electric vehicle in November, the opening of this charging station is designed to show the company’s commitment to improving the national infrastructure for EV drivers.  Eventually, certified Mitsubishi dealers across the US will also be EV-ready in preparation for the launch of the i.

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23Jul

The New Sanya Skypump is a Wind and Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger

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The New Sanya Skypump is a Wind and Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger!

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Electric vehicle charging stations have taken the world by storm lately – from Ford’s home hook up system to Ikea’s new parking lot charging stations. Now Inhabitat is proud to announce the brand new Sanya Skypump – which harnesses the power of the wind and sun to charge your EV! Developed by Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions, the Sanya Skypump sets EV owners free from reliance upon the energy grid. Urban Green Energy gave us an exclusive first look at this exciting energy-generating EV charger – hit the jump to see how it works!

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