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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? Our grid is changing, and so must the way we operate it.

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Two-way charging is becoming increasingly popular among EV owners

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Liu, whose business in Shaanxi province often operates beyond the reach of power grids, plugs a hairdryer-like charger into his hybrid electric car, a sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD Co. The other end of the charger connects to his kettle. A few minutes later, it lets out a whistle, and tea time begins.

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ABB introducing new DC fast-charger in Europe for €9,988

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ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect (SC), a low-cost DC fast-charger that the company says will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout Europe. The Terra SC uses a CHAdeMO standard connections, and delivers maximum DC output power of 20 kW and maximum DC output current of 50 A.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. Electric vehicles are no exception. In the U.S.,

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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EV Connect conforms to the stringent standards set by the U.S. Companies like EV Connect continue to drive the industry forward with charging solutions. Grid Development Two factors are crucial to the expansion of a nationwide grid that can meet the needs of future EV drivers. We’re currently approved for over $2.6

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

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According to insight from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) , more than 38% of the UK workforce now enjoy either a part-hybrid or totally remote role. While solar panels will invariably help to reduce the grid electricity consumption of any household, typically only 45% of self-generated renewable energy is consumed. In result?

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GridPoint Smart Charging Software to Support eTec/Nissan LEAF Deployment

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a provider of smart grid software, will provide its latest generation of electric vehicle management software ( earlier post ), Smart Charging 3.0, To date, utility-led smart charging trials have been limited by the availability of grid-connected vehicles. Tags: Plug-ins Smart Grid. GridPoint, Inc., Earlier post.)

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