New Chargers Added - Feb. 27th - 28th, 2013 Plus More News!

Again, 59  People Checked into Public EV Chargers today, which means most people are still charging up at home, and just 59 needed a little extra or did not have a home charger!

Over the last 24 hours - there have been new Public Chargers added to the PlugShare network, New Photos, and New home stations being shared. 

The additions tracked are: 

• New Public Chargers Added =  8
• New Photos Added = 10
• New Home Stations Shared = 2

Special thanks to Mike & Chuck  for sharing their Home stations access with us today!

In other plug-in EV News, California approves Amp electric truck sales, and a miss-titled story - Trans-Canada Electric Expands EV Charging Station Network (should say - Sun Country Highway Expands Trans Canada EV Charging Network).

For Some interesting Reading and a chance to test your mat skills - see:

Tesla Test-Drive Controversy Misses the Big Picture, on Forbes.com

Challenges mentioned in this story - take us into the next skirmish: J1772 Combo Plug vs. CHAdeMo, which leads us to this story - 
ABB unveils fast charging stations supporting SAE DC Fast Charging, Combined Charging System.

Further Dual Format Charger Stories:

ABB to bring Terra 51 electric car fast charging station to US market and support SAE Fast Charging

and - 

Schneider Electric unveils electric car DC Fast Charger with upgradeability beyond CHADEMO.

If you are looking to test drive Electric Vehicle Beyond a Dealers spec loop - consider car sharing companies - Like - Zipcar for the new Honda Fit EV:

Zipcar plugs Honda Fit EVs into Portland fleet.

In Ontario - particularly the Toronto/GTA - consider AutoShare for their existing fleet of 4 Plug-in Vehicles: Battery Electric Vehicles include the Nissan Leaf,and the  Mitsubishi i-MiEV; Range Extended Electric Vehicle - Chevy Volt, and the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid.