Driivz

MAY 3, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . The impact of EV charging on the grid. Utilities in the U.S.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Back in the 1800s, electricity distribution was a short-range business, driven by nearby DC generators. It brought electricity to Sacramento over a 35-kilometer-long distribution line using newly invented AC generators and hydroelectric power. LET THERE BE ELECTRICITY. General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y.—were

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Driivz

MAY 10, 2022

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. That is one way to balance the load on the grid.

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Driivz

DECEMBER 20, 2022

EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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Driivz

AUGUST 18, 2021

The 2020 International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook projects that by 2030, the share of electricity going towards EV charging could rise to as high as 4–10% at peak demand. V2G returns the energy stored in EV batteries to the grid. That is the value behind the purchase of any vehicle, electric or internal combustion.

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Green Energy Consumers

JULY 14, 2022

This blog covers strategies outlined in Massachusetts’ final Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the electric power sector. For more background on the CECP for 2025 and 2030, read this blog.

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Driivz

MAY 15, 2023

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board of directors unanimously approved a pilot project that allows Tesla virtual power plants (VPPs). This is a great big historic moment for Texas, will drive demand for #DERs , retail competition, and prove out the technology solutions needed for a resilient grid. Tesla’s U.S.

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Green Energy Consumers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This fall, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is considering proposals from National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil that could make it more economical to operate DC fast charging stations. The proposals could be a big step forward in expanding much-needed charging infrastructure in the Bay State.

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Green Energy Consumers

MAY 9, 2023

Regular readers of our blogs know where we stand on options consumers have for receiving power supply. And more than likely, you are going to pay more than you should if you choose a competitive electricity supplier on your own.

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Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car.

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Schneider Electric EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In my interview with TotallyEV, I shared my thoughts on how electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures enable digital transformation and drive sustainable outcomes. The post Charging into the future with Electric Vehicles appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog. Let’s consider these global EV trends: By.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2022

” While Tesla Energy has mostly taken a backseat to the company’s electric vehicle business, the division is making strides nonetheless. These products, as per a slide acquired by the EV fan blog, hinted at “easier installations,” “better aesthetics,” and “higher performance.”

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) was approved in September 2022 with a $5 billion boost to help install fast chargers along interstate highways in all 50 states. Our previous blog details the criteria and funding that apply for eligible projects. Network connectivity of EV charging structure.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 27, 2022

In a recent blog post, Tesla Japan shared some insights about its virtual power plant (VPP) in Miyakojima, located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The electric vehicle maker included a video that features some key insights from homeowners who are part of the VPP program. What could be better than that?”

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EV Connect

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Electric vehicles in particular have advanced to improve convenience, lower fuel costs, and reduce emissions. Electric vehicles are heavily reliant on computers and software, especially for battery management and charging. With the electric vehicle market expanding, cybersecurity will become increasingly crucial.

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Green Energy Consumers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Recently, we posted a blog on one policy, the Clean Heat Standard, to decarbonize the building sector. With this blog, we will explore a complimentary policy – Building Performance Standards (BPS). Background. Consider it one tool in the tool chest and understand that it’s usually not possible to make anything with just one tool.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). For example, time-of-use pricing increases the cost of electricity during peak usage periods, like 4 p.m. and can include penalties for exceeding peak demand limits.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 25, 2023

In addition to setting its sights on that relatively untapped market in this neck of the woods, Stuttgart is readying the roll-out of its all-electric van architecture. architecture, an all-electric platform that will find homes under private vans and cargo carriers alike. First, the people carriers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

in a field study of household experiences and the technical impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in a smart grid environment. A community blog on the field study will be hosted at cupluginhybrid.org. Toyota Motor Sales will supply 18 Prius PHVs for the two-year program. Earlier post.)

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Drive Electric

MARCH 25, 2021

If you’re looking at electric cars , environmental impact is probably high on your list of priorities. There are plenty of benefits of making the switch to driving an electric vehicle (EV). Are electric cars better for the environment? Electric fleet pioneers. In short, yes.

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. When we think about electric cars, the image of Elon Musk shooting a Tesla into space with a Depeche Mode-like dummy promptly comes to our minds. Miles Ahead.

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Electric Auto Association

AUGUST 2, 2022

Scottsdale Electric Vehicle Association (Scottsdale EVA) president and co-founder John Martinson has many years of experience as a founder and leader of organizations. This led to involvement with EV (electric vehicle) advocacy and his present activities as a sustainability blogger and influencer in EV adoption. “My Martinson’s GM EV1.

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Electric Auto Association

JULY 4, 2022

For more about charging, here’s our WiTricity blog.) Energy loss, primarily in the form of heat, occurs every step of the way from grid to battery. Below is a diagram that charts the path from grid to the battery using a Level 2 plug-in charger. Let’s start by establishing the efficiency of plug-in charging.

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Driivz

MAY 13, 2022

Utilities have the greatest opportunity to profit from the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, differentiating themselves and boosting their customer value proposition. By taking the leadership role in the EV revolution, they can monetize their existing and future grid infrastructure, creating new revenue streams in overlapping markets.

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Despite doom and gloom stories about electric motoring dominating the national press for the first few weeks of the year, it is clear to anyone who looks at the data that 2023 will be a great year for electric vehicles in the UK. For new car buyers, especially company car drivers, going electric is a virtual no brainer.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Two-way EV charging will reduce that even further- using EV batteries to power homes (vehicle-to-home V2H), buildings (vehicle-to-building V2B) or feed it back to the grid with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Driving V2G Adoption. For V2G to become ubiquitous, two things must occur: Policy & EV Charging infrastructure .

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

This innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging station will be beneficial to both drivers and businesses that want to host DCFC charging stations. In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load.

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My Energi

MARCH 13, 2023

Charging your EV with mains electricity is typical today, but with decentralised domestic energy generation becoming ever-more commonplace across the UK, drivers should specify a device compatible with renewables to prevent buying twice.” It does this without taking any energy from the grid in its most eco-smart mode.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 3, 2024

Happy New Year to all electric vehicle (EV) charger hosts and drivers! Then in the future when you’re ready to host 10 chargers, you can simply order six more chargers and simply have your electrical contractor wire them into your pre-existing system. Here are a few ideas for Blink Hosts.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R.

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OCTOBER 9, 2022

Don’t have an electric car charger near your home? After all, like any other electrical installation, EV charger installation can be complicated. After all, like any other electrical installation, EV charger installation can be complicated. Circuits-the kind typically used for electric clothes dryers.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Grid congestion is imminent If we look at the big picture, EV charging only accounts for about 4% of total demand for electricity; not something for utilities to be alarmed about. With over 123,000 public and semi-public charging stations in the Netherlands, the grid is already experiencing severe congestion.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

AI, of course, stands for artificial intelligence and you know EV as our favorite little acronym for electric vehicles. Grid Management. In addition to charging station deployment, AI is also being used for electricity grid management. AI and EV are working together to help the USA. In many ways, actually. Trip Planning.

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Driivz

JUNE 6, 2021

The electric vehicle charging industry is thriving, there is no doubt about that. The highlights of the whitepaper will be covered in a three-blog series. . At the same time, grid utilization should be always maximized. Business opportunities abound, while technical challenges keep industry players on their feet.

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Schneider Electric EVs

JULY 14, 2020

The post Future Proofing University Campuses appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog. To meet the needs of students, numbers of which can reach 30,000 or more, universities must run. Read more ».

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Driivz

AUGUST 30, 2023

In that case, the electricity consumed by EV charging will show up on the property’s monthly bill. The good news is that smart EV charging and energy management software can control EV charging energy consumption and save on electricity bills. EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity.

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