Charging stations
Free Electric-Car Charging Illegal On Municipal Property In NY State
You might think that installing a charging station for plug-in electric cars shouldn't be that complicated. It's essentially an electric appliance. But in the city of Watertown, New York, City Attorney Robert J. Slye recently determined that installing charging stations in a municipal parking lot...
Collaboratev Project: 'Roaming' For Electric-Car Charging Stations
Electric-car charging stations are being added to more and more public parking lots, curbsides, corporate garages, and a host of other locations. But as any electric-car... March 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 13
![Electric cars at charging stations at Disney Family Museum, San Francisco [photo: Wendy Bartlett]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/electric-cars-at-charging-stations-at-disney-family-museum-san-francisco-photo-wendy-bartlett_100420157_151x113.jpg "Electric-Car Charger Congestion...At Least In California")
Electric-Car Charger Congestion...At Least In California
Electric cars aren't evenly distributed across the U.S. By far the largest single market for them is California. And in a sign of increasing adoption rates--there are now... February 27, 2013 by John Voelcker 13
One DC Quick-Charge Station For Every Four Electric Cars! But, Where?
Imagine a paradise for electric-car drivers, where half the car's cost is subsidized and there's a nationwide network of DC quick-charging stations so plentiful that there's... February 25, 2013 by John Voelcker 6
![Electric-car charging stations at Target in Fremont, CA [photo by Wilson F. via ChargePoint Network]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/electric-car-charging-stations-at-target-in-fremont-ca-photo-by-wilson-f-via-chargepoint-network_100419184_151x113.jpg "How To Do Electric-Car Chargers Right: New Target Store In CA")
How To Do Electric-Car Chargers Right: New Target Store In CA
Electric-car drivers know the problem all too well. It's called "getting ICEd"--when a gasoline car parks in the spot for reserved for electric cars to use a public charging... February 14, 2013 by John Voelcker 17
To Sell Electric Cars In Northeast, Is More Charging Needed? Some Thoughts
California is a largely temperate state with a longstanding history of working to curb vehicle emissions. That makes it a perfect place for plug-in electric cars. The... February 12, 2013 by John Voelcker 8
Canada To Boost Electric-Car Charging Station Networks In Provinces
Electric car availability is low in some Canadian provinces, but as that changes, some companies have already begun to set up charging networks. As with the U.S. and... December 21, 2012 by Antony Ingram
![Renault Fluence ZE charging at Better Place pubic charge spots in Israel [photo: Brian of London]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/renault-fluence-ze-charging-at-better-place-pubic-charge-spots-in-israel-photo-brian-of-london_100396834_151x113.jpg "Charging Networks Struggle To Survive Slowly Growing Electric Car Market")
Charging Networks Struggle To Survive Slowly Growing Electric Car Market
Do you build electric cars first, and worry about the chargers later? Or do you build a network up-front, and hope the buyers follow? Public charging networks are necessary... December 7, 2012 by Antony Ingram 9
When Will Electric-Car Charging Stations Exceed Gas Stations?
The topic of public charging stations for electric cars isn't necessarily well understood. The release of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment, a report by Pike Research on... October 23, 2012 by John Voelcker 18
Ecotality Lawsuit Tossed Out, CA To Get NRG-Funded Charging Stations
Electric car charging station provider ECOtality has had a lawsuit against the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) thrown out by a California appeals judge. ECOtality... October 17, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
Electric-Car Charging Stations Going In? Best Practices Guide Issued
For eco-minded commuters with electric cars, getting a place to charge their electric car while at work can effectively double their car’s daily range. Getting your... October 10, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
Charging Station Won’t Release My Electric Car: Now What?
Ask owners to give you a list of fears associated with their electric cars, and a few charging concerns are bound to be on the list. Usually, they include not finding... October 9, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
Electric-Car Charging Etiquette: Battery Electrics Better Than Plug-in Hybrids?
Thanks to an increasing number of public charging stations, finding a place to recharge your electric car or plug-in hybrid is easier than ever before. With recharging of a... September 26, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 13
Tesla’s First Electric-Car 'Supercharger' Stations Now Live
Last October, at the official launch of the 2012 Tesla Model S, we told you about Tesla’s plans to build a network of “Superchargers”: fast-charging... September 25, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 37
Tesla Will Webcast Supercharger Quick-Charge Unveiling Tonight
It all began with a late-night tweet two weeks ago by Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. In it, he announced that Tesla would unveil its much-discussed Supercharger network of... September 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 3
What Happens To Abandoned Electric-Car Charging Stations?
Finding an electric-car charging station gets easier every day. More than 10,000 public and private electric-car charging stations have now been installed in the U.S., or one... September 21, 2012 by John Voelcker
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