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Actually know as kei cars in Japan, they are a (legal) category of small cars there. While the specifications have changed since its introduction in 1949, it is a car of around three meters in length. It has other limitations but they primarily...- This is basically a regular grid-tie PV system that has batteries added and circuitry such that it can operate independent of the electric grid. The most famous is the PowerWall from Tesla but there are other manufactures of systems such...
- A grid-tie PV system is designed to supplement the electric grid. It is basically like using the grid as a "battery" for your system. (Note that another type of grid-tie system will be explained soon where you will have energy even when the grid is...
- Off-grid refers to a PV system that is not connected to the electric grid. If you do not have access to the electric grid, this is the type of system that you would install. The system consists of: PV panels to convert sunlight into direct...
- There are multiple range scales for EVs. Let's try to sort out what they mean. EPA -- This is a range rating scale from the U.S. Environmental Agency WLTP -- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure NEDC -- New European Driving...
Virtually all EV batteries today are based on Lithium technology. That means Lithium is used as a primary component of the battery. There are two popular sub-types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries...