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

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Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Global electric vehicle production forecast for 2014. Source: IHS Automotive.

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Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Investing in Offshore Wind Backbone

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Good Energies, an experienced investor in the development of renewable energy projects across North America, Europe and Asia, and Google are each investing 37.5% These principals have formed Atlantic Grid Development, LLC, the project’s developer. million households, when fully complete. Source: Google. Click to enlarge.

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The demand for charging piles is getting more and more popular

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Taking ABB as an example, the brand will be launched in Europe by the end of 2021 and will be launched in the United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific in 2022, and has sold more than 460,000 charging piles in more than 88 countries and regions. So, what are the current foreign trade business opportunities of major economies in the world?

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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. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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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. The rest of Asia , outside of China, is expected to become more relevant in EV uptake after 2025, says the SC Johnson School of Business.

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Everything You Need to Know About EV Plug Types

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That’s because on the one hand, the nascent EV sector is still on a path to standardization, and on the other because different charging speeds and power loads require more than one type of EV plug. The same lack of standardization applies to the EV market, both by fortune and design. It’s a 5-pin plug that can draw power up to 19.2kW.

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