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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Improve EV charging ROI and customer experience by choosing the right fast chargers

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Some charging operators assume they need the highest-power DC chargers available, but it makes more sense to choose the right power levels for the use case of each specific charging site. The best companies work closely with their customers to help them choose the most cost-effective hardware for their specific needs.

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IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

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The Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region will account for the largest share of production at more than 40%, with the Americas and Asia-Pacific each making up about 30%. This year will see the worldwide rollout of public “trio” chargers that comply with the AC-Type 2 Mode 3, DC-CHAdeMO and DC-CCS standards.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. Q&A with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley. We do the same thing in less than one hour.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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This is partially due to the cost of EVs in these countries, but also with a relative lack of charging infrastructure. While most charging takes place at home with residential EV chargers , public Level 2 and DC fast chargers are needed for drivers who lack access or need to charge during travel.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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To help California mitigate its ever-growing wildfires, this year CalSEED has included companies that are innovating in technologies that will build wildfire resiliency into the grid. This novel technology would deliver safe, reliable, resilient, and cost-effective electric power in the grid. the cost of energy storage?by

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Pike forecasts electric vehicle charging station installations to reach 7.7M worldwide by 2017; price drops of 37%

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EVSE prices will fall by 37% through 2017 as costs are driven lower by competition from large electronics companies as well as volume production. Beginning in 2014, more than half of the global total of EVSE will be sold in Asia annually, Pike projects.

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