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Leviton Announces $1,049 DIY Install Electric Car Charging Station
Electrical supply firm Leviton Manufacturing announced yesterday that it was now accepting orders for its $1,049 EVB22-3PM Level 2 charging station. Designed to provide up to 3.8 kilowatts to charge electric cars like the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the Leviton unit can be installed...
Why CNBC Is Flat-Out Wrong On Electric-Car Charging
The transition from gasoline to plug-in hybrid and fully electric cars will admittedly be a slow one, but sometimes we wonder if our colleagues in the mainstream media would... June 16, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9
By Royal Appointment? Electric Cars Welcome in Prince of Wales’ Eco-village
While many in the United Kingdom doubt that he will accede his mother Queen Elizabeth II to the throne and become King, HRH the Prince of Wales has never been one to shy away... May 31, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
850 Electric Miles, One Weekend: Tesla Test Of UK Charging Network
Why climb a mountain when there are perfectly good helicopters? Why drive to the North Pole when there are scheduled flights? Why drive from the upper tip of the United... May 25, 2011 by Michael Thwaite 4
Need To Recharge An Electric Car? Check The Charging Station First
One of the liberating benefits to owning an electric car is the ability to plug in and charge up wherever there happens to be a purpose-built charging station, or indeed a... May 16, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
U.S. Carmakers To Japan: Don't Need Your Stinkin' Fast-Charge
So you bought a 2011 Nissan Leaf, and paid for the optional $700 quick-charge connector. Now you're able to get an 80-percent battery recharge in just 30 minutes, albeit from... May 13, 2011 by George Parrott 38
Txchnologist: Coast To Coast On Electric Roads Without Stopping?
We ask a lot of our cars: Heat me, cool me, be silent, be comfy, be exciting, and, increasingly, propel me without costly and polluting gasoline. It’s the latter... May 6, 2011 by Margaret Sullivan 11
What Good Is Fast-Charging For Electric Cars If It's Closed?
Vacaville, California, has the distinction of the very first public Level 3 or DC quick charging station for electric cars to be installed in the United States. It was first... May 5, 2011 by George Parrott 5
The Father Of 'Christine' Likes His Chevy Volt Electric Car
Who knew? Stephen King, creator of perhaps the most malevolent car ever envisioned--Christine, the homicidal 1958 Plymouth Fury of both novel and movie fame--is an electric... May 4, 2011 by John Voelcker
Why Californians Need A Parking Permit To Charge Electric Cars
No one knows the ins and outs of electric-car usage like the early adopters, especially those who've already taken delivery of a 2011 Nissan Leaf or a 2011 Chevrolet Volt... April 22, 2011 by John Voelcker 8
Electric-Car Charging Stations Pop Up All Over, Hotels Included
While AllCarsElectric posts are regularly written from at least three countries, occasionally we get to cover electric-car events in our own back yard--specifically, Palo... April 18, 2011 by John Voelcker 18
Siemens Inductive Charging Testing Begins In Berlin With BMW
German electronics company Siemens is set to begin field trials of an inductive charging system, in partnership with BMW. Inductive charging is a popular concept for charging... April 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
Need a Place to Charge Your Electric Car? Just Google It
In the connected world of modern electric vehicles your car probably already knows where the nearest charging point is. But what happens if you’re planning a long trip... March 10, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
Social Networking for Your Electric Car? Crowd-Source a Plug
We all know cars like the 2011 Nissan Leaf feature smart GPS systems capable of locating the nearest official electric car charging stations, but what happens when you... March 7, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
Buyer Beware: 'Fake' Electric Car Charging Stations?
You’ve ordered your electric car and like many, you’ve been put off by the seemingly extortionate quote given to install a level 2 electric charging station at... January 31, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
Washington State Pioneers Electric-Car Scenic Tourism Route
The Pacific Northwest is a remarkably scenic corner of the continental United States. The striking coastal ranges of Washington and Oregon offer dramatic vistas, temperature... January 13, 2011 by John Voelcker 4
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