Charging, Gas-Electric, Grid and Organization

Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2014

Discharge mode is shown; the arrows are reversed for electrolytic/charge mode. Quinones are naturally abundant, inexpensive, small organic molecules, and similar to molecules that store energy in plants and animals. The Harvard metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery. Cell schematic. Huskinson et al. Click to enlarge.

Low Cost

Low Cost Grid Batteries Battery

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

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

Grid

Grid Power Powered Vehicles

Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Prior to this modification, California utilities were guided by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision established in 2010 that exempted light-duty vehicle charging station providers from being regulated as a utility but did not explicitly exempt medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers.

Volvo

Volvo Light California Charging

EPRI, 8 automakers and 15 utilities to create an open grid integration platform for plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The Electric Power Research Institute, 8 automakers and 15 utilities are working to develop and to demonstrate an open platform that would integrate plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) with smart grid technologies enabling utilities to support PEV charging regardless of location. Automakers and V2G. Earlier post.)

EPRI

EPRI Grid Plug-in Electric Vehicles

How do sodium-ion batteries charge within seconds – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ( KAIST ) have made a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology with the invention of a new sodium-ion battery that can charge within seconds. The result is a high-energy, high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of charging in just a few seconds.

Sodium

Sodium Auto Charging Batteries

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

Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

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. Going bi adds several nifty new benefits to driving electric. What did you tell the folks in Sacramento?

Charging

Charging Grid DC Denmark

How LEED v4.1 Provides Points for EV Charging

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We previously discussed how electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) can help you collect Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. Since then, the United States Green Building Council, the organization that administers LEED, has released the latest version of the environmental accreditation: LEED v4.1.

Charging

Charging Grid Installation Building

What is Behind the Meter (BTM)?

Setec Powerr

MARCH 22, 2024

These systems enable energy users to manage their energy use more effectively, improve energy efficiency, and reduce dependence on the traditional grid. As a result, it would require notable investment in EVCI and grid upgrading to pare the growth. What are the benefits of promoting behind-the-meter solutions?

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Grid Tax Credit Solar

New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel-cell bus achieves 350 miles of zero-emission range in a test demonstration for OCTA

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2019

New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. New Flyer manufactures the Xcelsior CHARGE H2 in forty-foot and sixty-foot lengths.

Miles

Miles Emissions Fuel Range

New report reveals that electric vehicle batteries can provide significant economic value for drivers and the electricity grid

Plug N Drive

JULY 16, 2020

On July 16, 2020, Plug’n Drive published a new report that demonstrates the economic value that electric vehicle (EV) batteries can provide to drivers and to Ontario’s electricity sector. Electric vehicles are not just cars,” said Marc Brouillette, Principal Consultant for Strategic Policy Economics. SUMMARY REPORT. FULL REPORT.

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery

SDG&E seeks approval to build charging infrastructure to support ~3,000 medium/heavy electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2018

Under a proposal submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week, San Diego-based SDG&E is seeking approval to build charging infrastructure to enable about 3,000 medium/heavy-duty vehicles to go electric. One cutting-edge element of the proposal is an electric school bus vehicle-to-grid pilot.

San Diego

San Diego Building Charging Electric Vehicles

Developing standards for EV charging reliability

Charged EVs

MAY 3, 2023

Public EV charging sessions fail as much as 25% to 30% of the time, according to a group of industry stakeholders convened by SAE, and the reasons are not particularly well known. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard to categorize, log, report or analyze charging errors and common causes of failure.

Standards

Standards Charging Industrial Industry

California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2022

billion Proposition 98, $676 million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and $383 million Federal Funds) one-time over five years, with a focus on communities that are most impacted, bringing the total investment to $10 billion over six years to decarbonize the transportation sector. billion ($3.5 billion General Fund, $1.5

Transportation

Transportation California Climate Neighborhood

Workplace EV Charging: Business Benefits and Considerations for Success

Driivz

MARCH 26, 2023

Achieving mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which is critically important to meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals, requires extensive growth in EV charging infrastructure — including adding chargers where people work. In fact, people who work at companies offering charging are six times more likely to drive an EV.

Charging

Charging Tax Credit Low Cost Gas-Electric

Xcel Energy wants 1.5M EVs in its service areas by 2030; 30x increase from today

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2020

million electric vehicles in its service areas by 2030. Electric vehicles are the next frontier in the clean energy transition, and we are committed to making charging EVs easy, convenient and affordable for customers. Utility holding company Xcel Energy wants 1.5 Powering 1.5

Minnesota

Minnesota Energy Wisconsin Colorado

Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Click to enlarge. A recently published paper by M.J.

Europe

Europe China Charging Grid

Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

Driivz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Furthermore, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also improving air quality. Finally, renewable energy sources can be harnessed decentralizedly, allowing individuals and communities to generate their own power while decreasing their reliance on centralized power grids.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Charging Climate Change

This Member Gets a Charge from Promoting Sustainability

Cars That Think

MAY 14, 2024

The company makes batteries for electric vehicles and customizes them for commercial, residential, and off-grid renewable energy systems such as solar panels. Recycling batteries helps cut down on pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,” Akar says.

Turkey

Turkey Charging Renewable Lithium Ion

Brattle Group: electric power sector investments of $75B – $125B needed to support projected 20M EVs in US by 2030

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

Electric vehicles (EVs) will be a major disruptor for the US electric power sector, with the number of EVs in the US projected to increase from 1.5 While this creates a large opportunity for the electricity industry to increase sales and infrastructure investments, it also comes with new challenges that will need to be addressed.

Power

Power Powered Grid EPRI

EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest

Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an energy-policy advocacy organization. Lucid Connected Home Charging Station The first study the ACEEE looked at was published in Apr.

New York

New York Grid Electric Electrical

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Where is Blink a verified supplier?

Fleet

Fleet Tax Credit Charging Tax

DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Grid Energy Wind

CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009.

General Motors

General Motors Motor Motors Motoring

SolarCity introduces energy storage for businesses; Tesla battery technology

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2013

SolarCity has unveiled a smart energy storage system to address rising utility demand charges and increasing grid outages affecting businesses. SolarCity points out that the utility grid is aging and outages are increasing. Elon Musk is the Chairman of Solar City, and Chairman and CEO of Tesla Motors.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Energy Connecticut Tesla

Analysis of charging mode of charging station

Setec Powerr

JULY 26, 2022

The new energy vehicle charging station is similar to the car gas station, which is a kind of “power-up” device. It is a high-efficiency charger that can quickly charge mobile phones, electric vehicles, and electric vehicles. Regular charging. Fast charging.

Charging

Charging Maintenance Batteries Battery

CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Results from the study also suggest that with sufficient coal plant retirement and sufficient wind power, controlled charging could result in positive net benefits instead of negative. The question of electricity costs vs. health and environmental cost is important to ask everywhere, Michalek said. Credit: ACS, Weis et al.

Charging

Charging Coal Grid District of Columbia

Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. Electric school buses have no tailpipe emissions, so students are not directly exposed to harmful vehicle fumes when on or near the bus.

Fleet

Fleet Electric Electrical United States

Royal Academy of Engineering Report Says EV Success Depends on Low-Carbon Electricity, Universal Broadband Provision and Smart Grids

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

Universal

Universal Grid Carbon Engine

16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

Charging

Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean

Is Your EV Charging Business Prepared to Scale?

Driivz

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The electric vehicle (EV) marketplace is on the cusp of tremendous expansion. More EVs will, in turn, drive exponential growth across the EV charging ecosystem: . In the millions today, EV drivers will number in the tens of millions, with increasingly higher expectations for a seamless charging experience .

Charging

Charging EV Smart Legal Industrial

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream. Despite an appetite for electrification, many fleet operators face challenges.

Fleet

Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electric

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

Obama

Obama Charging Financing DC

New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2019

Awarded to CALSTART and managed by CALSTART and the Shared-Use Mobility Center in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the Local Government Commission, projects will also aim to address “first and last-mile connector trips”: getting residents to and from their homes and local transit stops.

Clean Alternative

Clean Alternative Clean Cleaning California

SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). After a communications handshake, charging begins automatically without a physical corded connection.

Standards

Standards International Charging Grid

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. The collective count of electric vehicles, encompassing cars, buses, vans, and large trucks, is anticipated to reach a remarkable 145 million by 2030. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

Carbon

Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

CTC awarded $15M increase on Air Force Research Lab contract for plug-in vehicle work

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2013

This $15-million award is comprised of Air Force Advanced Power Technology Office and the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center funding and establishes CTC as the lead design and integration organization on the Department of Defense Plug In Electric Vehicle Program.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Vehicles United States

2023’s Top Stories About Energy

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 31, 2023

A real corker, and the answer to the question, what generates electricity but isn’t a dynamo or a fuel cell? Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs A window-mounted air-conditioning system includes an electric heat pump for heating. NASA Battery Tech to Deliver for the Grid EnerVenue’s nickel-hydrogen battery cells are 1.8

Fusion

Fusion Energy Lithium Ion Grid

GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2014

The company’s processing center in Swartz Creek and engine plant in Flint will feature 150 kW ground-mount solar arrays expected to generate a combined 400,000 kWh of renewable energy per year to the facilities’ grids. That is equivalent to the annual energy use of 25 homes. —Rob Threlkeld, GM global renewable energy manager.

Michigan

Michigan Solar GM Baltimore

Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The Energy Commission also approved almost $16 million in research grants to help develop the next generation of energy efficient technologies for commercial and residential buildings; $11 million for projects to convert feedstock and waste into biofuels; and about $900,000 for natural gas innovations. Plug-in electric vehicles.

Transportation

Transportation Climate Energy Gas-Electric

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

Plug-in

Plug-in California 2020 Transportation

British Gas and Romag to Partner on Solar Charging Canopies for Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

British Gas and Romag Holdings Plc , the specialist manufacturer of glass and plastic composites for renewable energy applications, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the testing, marketing, distribution and installation of British Gas branded solar power canopies and other related products.

Solar

Solar Gas Plug-in Charging

CNG Fuels launches renewable biomethane in UK; heavy-duty fleet operators committing to use

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2016

CNG Fuels is the UK’s leading supplier of CNG (compressed natural gas) fuel, and it is now sourcing its entire supply from biomethane. The biomethane is made from the gas harvested through the processing of waste generated by food production, which is then injected directly into gas pipelines. liter, or $2.35/gallon

Renewable

Renewable Fleet Fuel Gas-Electric

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Capstone provides sustainable energy alternatives with microturbines, EV charging, solar, battery energy storage and generators for prime and standby power. Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing.

Green

Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning

New corporate Electrification Leadership Council working on national model for EV deployment

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

scale electric vehicle (EV) demonstration project that will help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. —Mark Aubry, vice president of Navistar’s eStar Electric Vehicle Brand. A new coalition of executives from major companies in the transportation and utility industries plans to design a large?scale

Corporation

Corporation Grid Energy Storage Gas-Electric

Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

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

Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

EPRI, 8 automakers and 15 utilities to create an open grid integration platform for plug-in electric vehicles

How do sodium-ion batteries charge within seconds – ET Auto

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

How LEED v4.1 Provides Points for EV Charging

What is Behind the Meter (BTM)?

New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel-cell bus achieves 350 miles of zero-emission range in a test demonstration for OCTA

New report reveals that electric vehicle batteries can provide significant economic value for drivers and the electricity grid

SDG&E seeks approval to build charging infrastructure to support ~3,000 medium/heavy electric vehicles

Developing standards for EV charging reliability

California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

Workplace EV Charging: Business Benefits and Considerations for Success

Xcel Energy wants 1.5M EVs in its service areas by 2030; 30x increase from today

Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

This Member Gets a Charge from Promoting Sustainability

Brattle Group: electric power sector investments of $75B – $125B needed to support projected 20M EVs in US by 2030

EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

SolarCity introduces energy storage for businesses; Tesla battery technology

Analysis of charging mode of charging station

CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Royal Academy of Engineering Report Says EV Success Depends on Low-Carbon Electricity, Universal Broadband Provision and Smart Grids

16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

Is Your EV Charging Business Prepared to Scale?

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

CTC awarded $15M increase on Air Force Research Lab contract for plug-in vehicle work

2023’s Top Stories About Energy

GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan

Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

British Gas and Romag to Partner on Solar Charging Canopies for Plug-ins

CNG Fuels launches renewable biomethane in UK; heavy-duty fleet operators committing to use

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

New corporate Electrification Leadership Council working on national model for EV deployment

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