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and GM has partnered with Envision Solar for Volt solar charging stations
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GM partners with Envision Solar for Chevy Volt recharging
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BY SUSAN CARPENTER
LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Every electric vehicle is the equivalent of one or two single-family residences in terms of impact on the electric grid," said Desmond Wheatley, president of Envision Solar in San Diego.
To help offset that impact, Envision has partnered with General Motors to provide solar-powered charging "trees" to GM dealers selling its soon-to-be released Chevy Volt. The Volt is a plug-in electric vehicle that runs on a 16-kilowatt lithium ion battery and a range-extending gas engine.
"We're leading in introducing to the marketplace a vehicle that is powered by electricity. We see electrification of automobiles as being the long-term play," said Sharon Basel, manager of GM's environment, energy and advanced technology communications. "For that to really happen, infrastructure needs to be developed. We're looking all the time to expand our involvement with powering facilities by renewable sources like solar, so this was just a natural step for us as we talk about leading and building a business infrastructure."
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Related Content
BY SUSAN CARPENTER
LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Every electric vehicle is the equivalent of one or two single-family residences in terms of impact on the electric grid," said Desmond Wheatley, president of Envision Solar in San Diego.
To help offset that impact, Envision has partnered with General Motors to provide solar-powered charging "trees" to GM dealers selling its soon-to-be released Chevy Volt. The Volt is a plug-in electric vehicle that runs on a 16-kilowatt lithium ion battery and a range-extending gas engine.
"We're leading in introducing to the marketplace a vehicle that is powered by electricity. We see electrification of automobiles as being the long-term play," said Sharon Basel, manager of GM's environment, energy and advanced technology communications. "For that to really happen, infrastructure needs to be developed. We're looking all the time to expand our involvement with powering facilities by renewable sources like solar, so this was just a natural step for us as we talk about leading and building a business infrastructure."
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