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GM Energy offering three options for Ultium Home customers; leveraging V2H bidirectional charging

Green Car Congress

Enables V2H bidirectional charging with a compatible GM EV, when paired with Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit; up to 19.2 Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit. This bundle includes the following products: GM’s PowerShift Charger Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit GM’s PowerBank. kW AC charge speed. kW of discharge power. kWh and 7 kW/17.7

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

Solar energy is reshaping the way we power our homes, appliances, and vehicles. For shed owners, the leap to solar is not just an environmentally conscious decision, but a practical one. Let’s dive deep into the potential of using solar power for sheds and the benefits of integrated solar systems.

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Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs

Baua Electric

Tesla has added Powerwall, solar, and its home charging station to its API – welcome additions to its new API for developers. The automaker has talked on and off about releasing a software development kit (SDK) to create a full third-party app ecosystem operating with its vehicles, which have giant touchscreens and connectivity.

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Wallbox introduces home energy management solutions for EV drivers in the US

Green Car Congress

Eco-Smart uses a power meter to measure the energy from a home’s rooftop solar system to charge an EV in an efficient and sustainable way. Eco Mode blends grid energy with surplus green energy from home solar panels, maximizing charging speed while taking advantage of the available power from the home solar PV system.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. Panels: JA Solar black. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. The main reasons were: Reduce our monthly electricity.

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Pentagon denies involvement in Elon Musk’s Starlink shipment to Ukraine

Teslarati

During a recent briefing, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby denied that the US Military had any hand in helping Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in his efforts to send Starlink satellite kits to Ukraine, which is currently fighting a war with Russia. “No help from us that I’m aware of,” Kirby said. . ” .

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

Recharging the Anker Solix F3800 Charging a large power station may seem like it would take days, but with up to 2,400W solar input, the F3800 can go from 0-80% in just 1.5 Home Power Panel can manage solar, battery, and grid power with different modes. It can then be used to power the home during low solar power situations.

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