Ford Focus Electric will offer solar home option

Running an electric car on the power of the sun is many an EV enthusiast’s dream. Ford isn’t the first company to combine EV charging with solar energy, but it is trying to make it as easy as possible to go from driving on imported oil to extremely local energy.

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Cristal Station A solar powered parking area for Cristal EVs

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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Mitsubishi Unveils Solar-Powered Vehicle Charging Station

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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