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Plugless Power and Sears have partnered to offer installation of wireless (hence the name Plugless) EV car chargers for homeowners.  “Aftermarket installations are available now for … Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles, with retrofits for other electric vehicle makes and models coming soon.”

Plugless charging greatly simplifies EV car charging … see video below … the car is driven to the charging “pod” on the garage floor and there is no plug needed!

Sears will install and provide ongoing support services and maintenance.  Sears will also provide these services commercial fleets.

“Sears installation network technicians will be trained and certified on the wireless charging systems … ”

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Via:  Plugless Power™  LINK

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Design firm OnionWorks was selected to design new net-zero energy homes on a site in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood. 

Plans call for 120 + housing units and retail space with sustainability and low energy use part of the plans as well as proximity to mass transit.

“ … energy for … heating, cooling, light and home hot water will be generated on site, with green roofs and a solar panel array. … indoor bike storage … electric vehicle charging ports and spaces for Zip Cars.”

While not a sure thing plans call for construction to start in 2013 with completion in 2014.

Via:  NewsWorsks  LINK

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The King of Prussia Mall, in King of Prussia PA is getting EV charging statins.

The first 2 in front of Nordstrom and are expected to be available for use in October.  Two more are to follow in front of Bloomingdales.

“ … chargers will be installed and operated by 350Green, an electric vehicle service provider … initially will be free … will partially charge customers' vehicles in 60 to 120 minutes.”

The King of Prussia Mall is owned by Simon Properties Group – they have installed EV charges at some of their other malls.

Via:  PhillyBurbs.com   LINK

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GE and Lowes are partnering to offer customers GE’s wall mounted EV car chargers.

GE’s WattStation “ … will help transform the future of personal transportation, making an electric vehicle easily adaptable for everyday use.”"

The GE WattStation will be offered in California in August 2011 starting with 5 stores and expanding to 60 by September and also available by web in September @ LOWES.com.

Via:  GE  LINK

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