Monday, March 07, 2011

Instead of buying a real car, why not buy a bad-weather-preventing car that takes 18 hours to "refill"?

For Electric Car Owners, a Way to Share Juice - NYTimes.com
People who want to share their electricity indicate what type of outlet or charger they have, how to gain access and their preferred method of contact. Given that most outlets are located in locked garages or otherwise behind closed doors, Xatori expects plug sharers will ask drivers to schedule a time to charge by calling or sending a text message.
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Given that it can take as long as 18 hours to fully charge a battery with a standard 110-volt household outlet, Xatori’s founders expect most people to just plug in for an hour or so to extend their vehicle’s range by a few miles.

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