24 New Chargers Added 24 hours to Thursday - April 11th, 2013 + New Discovery!

Over the last 24 hours - there have been 22 New Public Chargers added to the PlugShare network, No Restricted Stations, 63 New Photos, and 2 New home stations being shared. 

The additions tracked are: 

• New Public Chargers Added = 15 Locations, 22 Chargers
• New Restricted Stations added = 0
• New Photos Added = 63
• New Home Stations Shared = 2

109  People Checked into Public EV Chargers today. Not Quite Double as many as Yesterday!

The last item counted today - was 'Dan Checked in at CCSE, San Diego, CA' 

Special thanks to Trac, EV Plug (Ottawa, ON), and Chetan, Wall Plug (Kent, WA), for sharing their Home stations access with us today!

New Public Stations today, by Name & Location:

1. Enerpro Systems Corp and Gulf Pacific Group, North Vancouver, B.C - EV Plug
2. Outside lot, Destiny USA, Syracuse, NY - EV Plug x3, $
3. Ikea Parking lot, Pratteln, Switzerland - 240V Wall Plug
4. Hilton hotel, Basel, Switzerland - Wall Plug, EV Plug 
5. Johnson Controls Inc., Holland, MI - EV Plug
6. GE Aviation/GE Energy, Cascade, MI - Wall Plug x2 
7. Capilano University, Lot 7, North Vancouver, BC - EV Plug x2
8. McDonalds, Putnam, CT - Wall Plug 
9. Stationnement de l'aréna Veaudreuil-Dorion, Vaudreuil, QC - Wall Plug 
10. Cheesecake Factory Parking Garage, Austin, TX - EV Plug
11. University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC - EV Plug x2 (2 locations)  - Duplicate Listing 
12. Old State House, Hartford, CT - EV Plug
13. Love Chevrolet, Columbia, SC - EV Plug 
14. Renton Community Center - Rear, Renton, WA - EV Plug 
15. Renton Community Center - Left, Renton, WA - EV plug 

Great Discovery - Almost Fully Figured out: Today I learned I could link to a webpage on PlugShare with the target Station centered! (Have not got the way to have the details popup opened at the same time - but maybe in due time!) So - this posting has links via Plugshare to the pages with the site of the plug - plus - I put in link for the base business site too!

New Chargers Added - Mar. 22nd - Saturday, Mar. 23rd, 2013

Plugshare now lists (Their Numbers) a total of 16,041 Stations

They use dynamic tracking to both add new - and remove redundant, or test stations that are dropped, so simply adding in the new additions - does not equal the total numbers, and sometimes - new additions are listed - but need to have duplicate entries purged.

Over the last 24 hours - there have been 13 New Public Chargers added to the PlugShare network, plus 98 New Photos, and 7 New home stations being shared. 

The additions tracked are: 

• New Public Chargers Added = 13
• New Restricted Stations added = 0
• New Photos Added = 98
• New Home Stations Shared = 7

87 People Checked into Public EV Chargers today. 

The last item counted today - was 'Jacob checked in at a residential station (red)'

Special thanks to Glen (North Beach, MD), Ric (Philadelphia, PA), Tom E (Model S Owner, Sacramento, CA), Mike S (Los Angeles, Accidental Public Listing), Christopher (Grove City, OH), Derek (Minneapolis, MN), Juan (Portland, OR),  for sharing their Home stations access with us today!

New Public Stations today, by Name & Location (where possible):

1. Cambie Community Centre, Richmond BC
2. HESPV, Hackensack NJ - Maybe (Or, Victoria, BC - to be determined)
3. Bakersfield Palms RV Park, Bakersfield, CA
4. Wayzata Nissan, Wayzata, MN
5. Walser Nissan, Burnsville, MN
6. Trilliums Place Charging Station, Raleigh, NC
7. Tom and Jerry's, Dekalb, IL
8. Waterloo Nissan, Waterloo, ON
9. SC Leaf 1, Gilbert, SC
10. Block 19 Municipal Ramp, Saint Paul, MN
11. Serra Chevrolet, Southfield, MI
12. Showboat Casino Garage, Atlantic City, NJ
13. Alan, Witchita, KS (Maybe Should be a Private Station)

It appears that the most growth today was in Minnesota, with 3 stations added.

Charging News Bits:

Car Charging Group Inc to acquire EV charging stations in New York.

Acquisitions will see this nationwide provider of EV charging services building destination and location networks throughout Central New York and surrounding areas.

EV sales are growing” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO of CarCharging. “EV sales in January 2013 were more than 300% greater than January 2012, and EV sales in February 2013 were nearly 330% greater than February 2012.

CarCharging Group Inc, a leading US provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced last week its intent to acquire EVPass LLC, a company which specializes in building destination and location networks for...(More)

Better Place sells Hawaii EV charging network to Oregon firm.

Better Place officials said Tuesday they have agreed to sell the company’s electric vehicle-charging network in Hawaii to an Oregon-based firm.

Portland-based OpConnect will take over the 77 Hawaii charging stations operated by Better Place and replace them with OpConnect units, officials from the two companies said in a news release.

OpConnect operates 18 EV charging stations around the country, including two on Maui. Most of its mainland stations are installed...(More)

Other Energy News:

Massive global increase of installed solar capacity forces utilities to review their energy strategies.

Solar generated electricity now supplies at least 5 percent of energy demand in certain European countries such as Italy and Germany and is expected to rise to between 8 and 10 percent by 2020, thus making solar more competitive. 

The increasing success of solar PV is demonstrated by the world record set by Germany on May 26th 2012 when German PV plants contributed 22GW of solar power, almost half of the peak electricity needed in the country on that particular day.

By the end of 2012, installed European PV systems counted over 2.5 million and that number is expected to double in the next 5 years. Massive solar PV provision is therefore not just inevitable but is already becoming a...(More)

Albasolar supplies 3.9 MW in PV to 46 rooftops in Portugal. 

Albasolar, a wholesale distributor specialized in solar photovoltaic distribution to installers, has supplied 3.9 MW in solar modules to EDP -- Portugal’s main power utility -- on the roofs of Continente supermarket chain all across Portugal.

The project has been divided into two phases. The first with 2.4 MW has already been concluded. A second one with 1.5 MW is currently under construction. The modules are being placed on a roof area over 50,000 m2 (60,000 yd2) and it is being developed in towns all...(More)

Siemens receives 270 MW wind power order in Canada.

Siemens Energy has been awarded an order from Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) to supply and install 124 wind turbines for the South Kent wind project in Canada.

The 270 MW project, located in Southwestern Ontario, will generate enough energy for up to 100,000 Canadian homes.

The SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines to be used have a power rating of 2.3 MW each and a rotor diameter of 101 meters. Installation of the wind turbines at the South Kent project is scheduled to begin...(More)

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Here a Kilowatt (kW), there a Megawatt (mW), everywhere a GigaWatt (GW), and before you know it - the grid is steadily reducing Coal Use, and Plug-in Electric Cars become the Floating Energy Storage inventory with Vehicle to Grid (V2G) applications growing. There are three different versions of the vehicle-to-grid concept, a distributed generation system, a distributed battery storage system, and a small renewable energy power station.

New Chargers Added - Mar. 15th - Mar. 16th, 2013 + Truck Stop Electrification News

Plugshare is now tracking 15,978 Total Stations!
(Very Soon to hit 16,000 Stations Tracked!)

Over the last 24 hours - there have been 41 New Public Chargers added to the PlugShare network, and 3 Restricted Chargers, plus 23 New Photos, and 5 New home stations being shared. 

26 New Stations Showed up in South Carolina - because I worked the Plug In Carolina website - and today I added those to the PlugShare Website, as well!

The additions tracked are: 

• New Public Chargers Added = 41
• New Restricted Stations added = 3
• New Photos Added = 23
• New Home Stations Shared = 5

76 People Checked into Public EV Chargers today, which means that while it was double or triple the last few days, most people are still charging up at home, and just 76 needed a little extra or did not have a home charger! Or they were checking out charging stations before they needed them - to get a feel for the locations! Maybe - with warmer weather - and new EV Buyers - comes more public charging, too! 

The last person counted today - was 'Lee. Checked in at Burgeville, Potland, OR'

Special thanks to Tom, (Seaside, FL), David (Honolulu, HI), Elia (San Luis Obispo, CA), Lannie (Santa Cruz), and Mark ( W. Chicago, IL),  for sharing their Home stations access with us today!

New Public Stations today, by Name & Location (where possible):

1. Holiday Inn Express, North Bergen, NJ
2. Esquimalt Municipal Hall and Library, Victoria, BC
3. Oak Bay Municipal Hall, Victoria, BC
4. Chevron Discovery Market, Casa Grande, AZ
5. The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
6. Rutgers - Yellow Lot - Joyce Kimer Ave, Piscataway, NJ
7. Lot 105 - Joyce Kimer Ave, Piscataway, NJ
8. McDonalds's, Riverside, CA
9. High Tech High, San Marcos, CA
10. District of North Vancouver Hall Council Chambers, BC
11. S. Spring St., Greenville, SC
12. N. Church St., Greenville, SC
13. Advanced Tech Center, Union, SC
14. University of South Carolina, Union, SC
15. Sheldon Town Center, Elk Grove, CA
16. Langara College, Vancouver, BC
17. Community Nissan of Mason City, IA
18. Roseville Amtrak Park and Ride, Roseville, CA
19. Kwik Trip, Charles City, IA
20. York Electric Co-op, York, SC
21. Rock Hill Airport, Rock Hill, SC
22. Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC
23. Johnson St., Rock Hill, SC
24. Rock Hill City Ops Center, Rock Hill, SC
25. Lynches River Electric Co-operative, Pageland, SC
26. Marlboro Electric Co-operative, Bennettsville, SC
27. North Myrtle Beach, SC
28. HGTC Speir Building, Myrtle Beach, SC
29. N. Poplar Dr., Surfside Beach, SC
30. Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa, Hilton Head, SC
31. Aiken Electric Co-operative, Aiken, SC
32. South Carolina Electric Co-op, Cayce, SC
33. USC Garage, Columbia, SC
34. USC Garage, N. Sumter St & Wheat St., Columbia, SC
35. 519 Main Street (Horizon Garage) (#237), Columbia, SC
36. University of South Carolina - Discovery Garage, Columbia, SC
37. University of South Carolina - Pendleton Motor Pool, Columbia, SC
38. Lady St., Municipal Parking Garage, Columbia, SC
39. Sumter St. Municipal Parking Garage, Columbia, SC
40. University of South Carolina - Senate Street Garage, Columbia, SC
41. Central Electric Co-operative, Columbia, SC

New Restricted Stations today, by Name & Location (where possible + Link):

1. MAPAQ - Trois Riviers, QC
2. MTQ - CGER Longuil, QC
3. Test, Kathmandu, Nepal

Interesting News Bits:

  Saving Fuel in the Garden State with Truck Stop Electrification.

Long-haul truck drivers throughout the United States typically idle their vehicles during mandated rest periods to maintain access to air conditioning, heat, and electricity. But truck stop electrification (TSE) sites cropping up across the county allow truckers to utilize these auxiliary systems without having to run their engines.

"Truck stop electrification plays an important role in reducing unnecessary idling, fuel consumption, and...(More)

Find your own station with the Truck Stop Electrification Locator.

Locate truck stops with electrification sites to reduce the need for idling.

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles.

Information on Biodiesel, Electricity, Ethanol, Hydrogen, Natural Gas & Propane. 

More information on Truck Stop Electrification:

Go IDLE FREE & SAVE!

Truck Stop Electrification- Charging Stations- Idle Reduction- TSE.

Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) Transportation Alberta. (PDF)

TRUCK STOP ELECTRIFICATION AS A LONG-HAUL TRACTOR IDLING ALTERNATIVE - EPA Study. (PDF)
Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) Project - Cascade Sierra Solutions (PDF).
Truckstop Electrification Comes to Another NATSN Location - Southern Pride Truck Plaza, Paducah, KY

(Links not included today for all tallied public stations - may be updated and added at a later date.)

New Chargers Added - Mar. 14th - Mar. 15th, 2013 + Tesla News

Plugshare is now tracking 15,931 Total Stations!
(Very Soon to hit 16,000 Stations Tracked!)

Over the last 24 hours - there have been 27 New Public Chargers added to the PlugShare network, and 1 Restricted Charger, plus 20 New Photos, and 1 New home stations being shared. New: now links added for Public Locations - for contact information and more.

8 New Stations Showed up in Spartanburg, SC - because I discovered Plug In Carolina website - and last night I added those to the PlugShare Website, as well!

The additions tracked are: 

• New Public Chargers Added = 27
• New Restricted Stations added = 1
• New Photos Added = 20
• New Home Stations Shared = 1

64  People Checked into Public EV Chargers today, which means that while it was double or triple the last few days, most people are still charging up at home, and just 64 needed a little extra or did not have a home charger! Or they were checking out charging stations before they needed them - to get a feel for the locations! Maybe - with warmer weather - and new EV Buyers - comes more public charging, too! 

The last person counted today - was 'Robert H. Checked in at City of Eagleville, TN'

Special thanks to John (Wooster, OH), for sharing their Home stations access with us today!

New Public Stations today, by Name & Location (where possible, + Links):

1. Richfield Bloomington Mitsubishi, MN
2. Harbour Centre Parking, Vancouver, BC (Duplicate?)
3. Johnson Parkade, Victoria, BC
4. Town of Woodstock, Woodstock, GA
5. Montgomery County, Community College, Pottstown, PA
6. Sports Arena, Lake Cowichan, BC
7. Lafayette & Boynton, Bronx, NY
8. Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
9. Community Centre, Shawnigan Lake, BC
10. 5th St. Garage, Napa, CA
11. Santa Fe Christan (Duplicate?), Solana Beach, CA
12. Spartanburg City Hall, PIC (Plug In Carolina), Spartanburg, SC
13. Spartanburg Public Works, PIC, Spartanburg, SC
14. N. Church St, PIC Stations, Spartanburg, SC
15. Magnolia St. PIC, Spartanburg, SC
16. QS/1 W John St, Spartanburg, SC
17. Spartanburg W Broad St PIC, Spartanburg, SC
18. E Kennedy St, PIC, Spartanburg, SC
19. Spartanburg Marriott, PIC, Spartanburg, SC
20. Walgreens, San Mateo, CA
21. Metrotown Parkade, Burnaby, BC
22. Holyoke Mall Parking, Holyoke, MA
23. Gila Country RV Park, Globe, AZ
24. Municipal Hall, San Francisco, CA (Potential Error?)
25. Shari's Cafe and Pie, Sherwood, OR
26. Ladysmith - Town Centre, Ladysmith, BC
27. Blue Mounds State Park, WI

New Restricted Stations today, by Name & Location (where possible + Link):

1. Cox, San Diego, CA

Interesting News Bits:

  CAA - the Canadian Autombile Association - has their own EV Charger Search page - http://www.caa.ca/evstations/ - just add your Postal Code (Zip Code? I did not try yet)

Tesla Model S production reaches 400 cars a week capacity (Jan. 25th, 2013)

Musk has pushed Tesla Motors to double its weekly output of the Model S all-electric luxury sedan over the last three months and is now approaching full capacity of 400 vehicles a week – 20,000 a year – Automotive News says. ...(More)

Elon Musk regrets not saying more about NYT Model S review 
(Mar 13th 2013) Tesla Motors chief Elon Musk has always taken pains to pitch how far his cars can go when sufficiently charged. The man himself is proving he can go quite a distance as well.

Sufficiently chafed by a review of the Tesla Model S in The New York Times that said the electric vehicle's single-charge range was far less than advertised, Musk called the February 8 article a... (More)

Bill To Ban Tesla Dealerships Struck Down. (MARCH 14, 2013) 

A group of automobile dealers represented by the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association attempted to block Tesla Motors from opening their own stores. They consider Tesla Motors’ method of exclusively selling automobiles online through factory-owned Tesla Motors stores “highly threatening” to the lock that they have on automobile sales. Despite their best efforts though, their bill banning...(More)