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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

By employing best practices in EV charging management, operators can maximize charger uptime, meet EV driver expectations for a seamless charging experience, and reduce total cost of operations (TCO). When evaluating EV charging management software platforms , look for solutions that support these best practices: 1.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) : A more reliable and available network leads to reduced CapEx and OpEx resulting in reduced TCO for network operators. CHAdeMO , yet another DC charging system type, with a different plug configuration, defined by the CHAdeMO Association and employed by its member companies.

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Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software

Driivz

Over the same period, Norway’s public EV charging infrastructure grew as well, to the point that today there’s virtually always a charging point nearby. How can EV charging operators capitalize on the coming exponential growth in EV adoption? International operators will also need support for multiple currencies and tariffs.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

There needs to be further consideration given to how to enable private investment into decarbonisation initiatives that require renewable energy and connections, but where the business case may not yet be economic, because of the cost of doing so. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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What is Fleet Electrification?

Driivz

Fleet electrification is defined as the transition of fleet vehicles from internal combustion engines (ICE) to zero-emission electric vehicles (EV). Fleets can be comprised of passenger vehicles used as company cars, road transportation vehicles like buses, as well as delivery vans and heavy-duty trucks. Need to Minimize Energy Costs.

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