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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars

EV Connect

In light of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act and the NEVI program, new data from BloomberNEF predicts that EV sales will make up more than 50% of car purchases by 2030. Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? The Coming Takeover of Electric Cars EV adoption is moving quickly. of what the U.S.

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China’s Nio and CATL team up to develop longer life batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Between 2025 and 2032, nearly 20 million EV battery warranties in China will expire, Nio said, pointing to the shorter life of batteries versus cars and the expense of replacing power packs. .” Warranties typically cover EV batteries for eight years.

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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

Green Car Congress

As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future US intentions, with 69% of US consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study report.

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Veolia completes refuse truck vehicle-to-grid trial in the UK – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Collection vehicles are ideally suited for V2G applications, says Veolia, because their batteries are six times larger than those in an average car, and the fleet is typically parked at peak energy consumption times. “By

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. Once electricity is generated and passes into the grid, it is typically used almost immediately.

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A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England

Baua Electric

GW offshore wind farm would provide enough clean power to the New England grid for the equivalent of more than 650,000 households starting in 2031. million tons of CO2 emissions annually across the region, equivalent to taking 414,000 cars off the road. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Virginia could make almost $5B from this 3.5 GW offshore wind farm

Baua Electric

It will be capable of generating enough renewable power for more than 1 million homes and businesses annually and reduce emissions by more than 1.5 million metric tons – equivalent to taking 500,000 cars off the road annually. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Kitty Hawk Wind would deliver about $4.8