EV first impressions: Nissan Leaf isn't for everyone (yet) We took one of the new all-electric Nissan Leafs for a spin. It's an extremely quiet, smooth ride. Even so, we predict a bumpy ride to widespread adoption. Nov 16, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Time, who has the time? Smart Grid time that is. Power engineer Erich W. Gunther gives the Arbiter Satellite Clock from Arbiter Systems an 84 out of 100 on the SGN Smart Grid Scorecard. Click to read why it scores so well (and where it still has problems). Aug 26, 2008    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Does your power system always have a pulse? Does your power system always have a pulse? Use this Smart Grid technology -- Dranetz-BMI’s 5530 Signature System DataNode® for a continuous view on the instantaneous pulse of the power system at the point it is connected. Scoring 76 out of 100, it achieves a passing grade and qualifies as Smart Grid technology but needs some updating on the communications side. Mar 26, 2008    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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THE TUESDAY TOPIC Is the smart grid industry stalled? Or accelerating? We're getting mixed signals about the vitality of the smart grid market. On the one hand, the recent DistribuTECH conference was one of the most successful ever. On the other, a well-known Wall Street analyst recently told his clients that the smart metering sector is "facing several headwinds," including weak regulatory support in the U.S. and delays in European adoption. Taking the pulse of the smart grid industry is this week's Tuesday Topic. Click to the discussion now >>