语言(50) 阅读理解 With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the roadtheir cars using electricity that has been produced without any environmental damage. The Solar PlugIn Station has gone on show in Chicago as part of the city's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.According to Carbon Day Automotive,the Solar PlugIn Station on show in Chicago is part of the vital infrastructure(基础设施) required for electric vehicles in Chicago and was the focus of a recent visit by the International Olympic Committee.'s electric vehicles with power from the sun.By producing the electricity from pollution free solar cell,the CO2 emissions are reduced to zero. “Solar energy and electric vehicles are a partnership that is one more step to reducing our dependence on foreign oil,” says Richard Lowenthal, CEO of Coulomb Technologies.Coulomb Technologies recently developed the components (部件) required for individual recharging stationse Midwest distributor for the Charge Point stations. The Solar PlugIn Station consists of giant solar panels (电 that shade the tiny Charge Point Networked Charging Station.The solar panel is connected to an underground battery pack,ready for everyday refueling. “Without these stations it would be like driving around in a traditional car without the availability of gas stations,” says Scott Emalfarb,CEO at Carbon Day.“The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate them.” |