Comments on: Ford’s EVs, plug-in hybrids to ‘talk’ to power grid http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479487 JakeK66 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:50:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479487 "the system can even be set to only use power from renewable energy sources, such as wind power." I call bullsh!t on this article. That's impossible! You can't judge where your electricity comes from, that's like saying you don't want water from plant A but Plant B at a flip of a switch. “the system can even be set to only use power from renewable energy sources, such as wind power.” I call bullsh!t on this article. That’s impossible! You can’t judge where your electricity comes from, that’s like saying you don’t want water from plant A but Plant B at a flip of a switch.

]]> By: wakeNbake http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479433 wakeNbake Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:36:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479433 but does it have a flux capacitor? but does it have a flux capacitor?

]]> By: Bosley http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479404 Bosley Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:17:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479404 If they're communicating with the grid, then who else are they communicating with?....... If they’re communicating with the grid, then who else are they communicating with?…….

]]> By: Mutant@DCX http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479402 Mutant@DCX Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:08:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479402 i'm laughing over heRRe, good posts guys, hehe! i’m laughing over heRRe, good posts guys, hehe!

]]> By: iluvamcars http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479394 iluvamcars Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:08:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479394 Borat you are full of crap. You are very negative on every article you comment on and never say anything good. You all need to look past it. By talking to the grid and deciding the best time to recharge, it can help drivers keep everything in line and even help cut down on spending. Its a great idea. I'd rather i have a grid tell me the best time to recharge than me guessing. I wouldn't wait untill it gets low though, as you may not be able to get to a recharge station and you want to conserve the power in the battery. -iluvamcars Borat you are full of crap. You are very negative on every article you comment on and never say anything good.

You all need to look past it. By talking to the grid and deciding the best time to recharge, it can help drivers keep everything in line and even help cut down on spending. Its a great idea. I’d rather i have a grid tell me the best time to recharge than me guessing. I wouldn’t wait untill it gets low though, as you may not be able to get to a recharge station and you want to conserve the power in the battery.

-iluvamcars

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479364 beatusmongous Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:20:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479364 In a country with 250 million cars, a few million EVs won't even make a dent. It will be many years before we see that many EVs on the road, too. However, as Payton said, I'm glad Ford is doing this, and not some agency (nor another foreign make). In a country with 250 million cars, a few million EVs won’t even make a dent. It will be many years before we see that many EVs on the road, too. However, as Payton said, I’m glad Ford is doing this, and not some agency (nor another foreign make).

]]> By: Payton Byrd http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479347 Payton Byrd Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:20:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479347 Nobody here has any vision. When there are MILLIONS of EVs on the road the power grid is going to have to coordinate with the EVs themselves to determine amount of power needed for a charge that meets the normal driving pattern of the owner. I'd rather the personal usage data necessary to accomplish this be at Ford than some government agency. Nobody here has any vision. When there are MILLIONS of EVs on the road the power grid is going to have to coordinate with the EVs themselves to determine amount of power needed for a charge that meets the normal driving pattern of the owner. I’d rather the personal usage data necessary to accomplish this be at Ford than some government agency.

]]> By: CajuRican http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479343 CajuRican Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:11:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479343 @4thyrkindergarten 88 mph? @4thyrkindergarten

88 mph?

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479339 Bankruptcy2009 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479339 Ok and it talks to the Power Grid and Says Charge it please! lol Ok and it talks to the Power Grid and Says Charge it please! lol

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479337 Bankruptcy2009 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:04:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479337 So it talks to the Power Grid I want a Vehicle that talks to me and only to me instead. So it talks to the Power Grid I want a Vehicle that talks to me and only to me instead.

]]> By: worst 3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479331 worst 3 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:49:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479331 something all future plug in cars should have and probably will, i wonder if u can have it sell the power from the batteries during high demand if u know that u wont be going out during the day and then recharge when the price is lower. something all future plug in cars should have and probably will, i wonder if u can have it sell the power from the batteries during high demand if u know that u wont be going out during the day and then recharge when the price is lower.

]]> By: 4thyrkindergarten http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479324 4thyrkindergarten Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:41:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479324 so the GPS will source out any downed power wires and reroute you over them "free of charge"?? BTW-How fast will an electric car go if its hit by lightning?? so the GPS will source out any downed power wires and reroute you over them “free of charge”?? BTW-How fast will an electric car go if its hit by lightning??

]]> By: jrb000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479320 jrb000 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:35:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479320 This is great news... I like the fact that Ford is stepping up to the plate and running with it. They are working on leaving the other 2 in the dust! This is great news… I like the fact that Ford is stepping up to the plate and running with it. They are working on leaving the other 2 in the dust!

]]> By: DenverGuy217 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479317 DenverGuy217 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:18:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479317 " Alex - I'll take wind power charging for $2 " ” Alex – I’ll take wind power charging for $2 “

]]> By: eff1Fifty http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479316 eff1Fifty Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:16:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479316 if ur on a road trip, would u bring an extension cord with u? if ur on a road trip, would u bring an extension cord with u?

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479313 Borat Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:05:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479313 We have a winner. You really need supercomputer aboard the car to figure out that least demand for electricity is in the wee hours of the morning. My hat is off to braniacs at Ford. Let see how it will look like and how much it will cost. We have a winner. You really need supercomputer aboard the car to figure out that least demand for electricity is in the wee hours of the morning. My hat is off to braniacs at Ford. Let see how it will look like and how much it will cost.

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479312 leftwingagenda Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:04:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479312 hehe...that's what i thought at first too, denver, but they mean the best time for the power grid, not for the car... hehe…that’s what i thought at first too, denver, but they mean the best time for the power grid, not for the car…

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479310 johnnycanuck Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479310 I've been talking to crows on the power lines for years. I guess that makes me a visionary. I’ve been talking to crows on the power lines for years. I guess that makes me a visionary.

]]> By: DenverGuy217 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479309 DenverGuy217 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:57:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479309 Best time to charge a battery? Ahh when it's low? Best time to charge a battery? Ahh when it’s low?

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-evs-plug-in-hybrids-to-talk-to-power-grid.html#comment-479306 A4 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:52:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20499#comment-479306 So it will have an egg timer...? So it will have an egg timer…?

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