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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Hohm is also intended to help utility companies manage the added demands of electric vehicles on the electric grid. Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp.

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What is Decarbonization?

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Given the growth in transportation and demand for passenger cars, the per-vehicle decarbonization targets will need to be even larger. BEVs fueled on today’s average grid electricity are 105-124 g CO2/km. BEVs fueled by a fully renewable grid go down to 41 g CO2/km. The number of electric cars sold doubled in 2021 to 6.6

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5 Things EV Drivers Want in 2023 from the EV Charging Industry

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The number of electric vehicle (EV) drivers on the road today is growing faster than anticipated. EV sales in 2022 accounted for roughly 10% of the global auto market , with the 7.8 million EVs sold worldwide, representing a 68% increase over 2021. There are other steps EV charging operators can take to stay “green.”

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The Aftershocks of the EV Transition Could Be Ugly

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Jake Sullivan For example, the European Union (EU) is counting on EV battery plants to create new employment opportunities for tens of thousands of auto workers who are expected to be laid off as European legacy automakers transition to EVs, as well as help ensure European EVs cost competitiveness in international markets.