Category: designPosted: 2008-10-03 04:28
Why can't we have problem's like this in the US...
Denmark has a problem — it’s generating too much power from the wind. Currently, Denmark gets about 20% of its total electrical power from wind. On windy days, that percentage can double. The ups and downs of wind power can strain an electricity grid. In western Denmark, the price of electricity can drop to zero on a windy day, leaving utilities scrambling to offload excess power or take a financial hit. To solve this problem, the Danish utility company Dong Energy plans to build a nationwide system to charge electric cars with the surplus wind power.
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ok ok, I just have to admit it... I just really like that damned plug.
Rumour has it that Mini (Cooper) is doing a test run on their version of these in NY in the next few months, and they use this same cable, and will provide the power box for you to hook it up to your house as well.