An amazing Video of the building of the Tesla Fremont CA Factory.
(c) National Geographic Channel
http://youtu.be/VUgDcA1pZAM
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Megafactories Tesla Model S
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2013 Nissan leaf with the new EPA rating
An informative and interesting article on the new 2013 Nissan Leaf and the rules for the new EPA ratings.
2013 Nissan LEAF Rated At 75 Miles. But 84 Miles Using The Outgoing 2012 EPA Ratings System
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EV Charging Station Opens to Public in Media, PA
EV Charging Station Opens to Public in Media, PA
MEDIA, PA Media’s first electric vehicle charging station opened to the public today at 11 S. Jackson Street, in the parking lot in back of the Media Firehouse.
Electric car owners can charge at the station for an hourly fee. Hooked up to the “Level II” charging station, most current electric vehicles could top off their batteries from half full in about four hours.
Community Energy, the company that owns and operates the EV Charging Station, has long been a leader in wind and solar energy and supplies the EV Station with Pennsylvania Wind Energy production to give drivers the added assurance of using clean fuel for their cars. Community Energy hopes that this charging station will help raise public awareness about electric vehicles and their potential as a primary mode of transportation for the public.
About Community Energy, Inc.
Community Energy, Inc. (CEI) has been leading renewable energy development since its founding in 1999. By launching the market for direct sales of renewable energy to retail electric customers, CEI first leveraged electric choice to build demand for new renewable projects, and went on to deliver wind energy at significant scale. In 2009, CEI expanded into solar project development, focusing on utility-grade projects in advancing solar markets. CEI continues to lead the industry by offering the full economic and environmental advantages of solar and wind energy to its array of customers and utility partners. The Company has a proven track record of delivering on its mission of a renewable energy future that works for its customers, partners and investors. For more information, visit www.CommunityEnergyInc.com.
Contact:
Community Energy, Inc.
Jay Carlis
484-868-3699
Borough of Media
Jeffrey A. Smith
610-566-5210 ext. 242
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Updated US PowerSpots as of Jan 2013
Amazing we have just completed the latest refresh of the public spot data from Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data from DOE and for the record it is now 11816 records.
From our data.
Amazing growth.
| Jan-13 | Change | Sep-12 | Change | Feb-12 | |
| Level 1 | 2388 | 104.14% | 2293 | 128.39% | 1786 |
| Level 2 | 9305 | 119.04% | 7817 | 259.18% | 3016 |
| Level 3 | 168 | 233.33% | 72 | 1800.00% | 4 |
| Total | 11861 | 116.49% | 10182 | 211.86% | 4806 |
Love to hear if these numbers line up with the industry.
Mark Magliocco
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Short Video of visit to the Tesla SuperCharger @ The Delaware Welcome Center – I 95
Newark, DEI-95 Turnpike Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza Between Exits 1 and 3
Tesla_SuperCharger_Newark_Delaware
Short Video of visit
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Cool World Map with CHAdeMO Fast Chargers
http://www.chademo.com/kml/CHAdeMO_map_in_121221.kml
Check out a charger near you.
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Chevy Spark Battery and charger video
Very nice video detailing the design of the new battery and charging system for the Chevy Spark EV.
Click on above link or the image to view the video.
Courtesy GM
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Fast Charger Standards Fight, which one is better
CHAdeMO quick chargers or SAE combo chord
Great theoretical debate about the best plug for fast charging from Plug in Cars. Read More
chademo fast DC connector
SAE Combo Plug
sae combo plug
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Short test Ride 2013 Ford Focus Electric
Stopped by the Local Ford Dealer to see the new 2013 Ford Focus Electric.
Most interesting thing about this car is the quality feel the car has when riding. of course it is quite and a smooth start. But it is nimble and easy to handle.
Of course the range vs price is still and issue for most.
If you get a chance check out this sweet ride.
Test Drive 2013 Ford C-MAX ENERGI
We had a chance to test drive the 2013 Ford C-MAX ENERGI this week.
FORD cmax ride Dash
Our Impressions are that this is a serious contender to the throne of the Prius Family. The ENERGI is a solid entry in the compromise challenge of battery vs cost vs utility. The car has a stable ride and enjoyable feel on the road. The MPV utility is diminished by the placement of the battery in the hatch. But you get the most of all the best.
Take a ride with us and let us know what you think.