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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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As the TV commercials like to remind us, ‘this the season for giving a new car to that special person in your life’. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters. While it can be as simple as plugging the car into the outlet, you can do much more with a smart charger.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

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If yes, then there is a chance that you might have heard about bidirectional chargers. After you connect your car’s battery to a DC rapid charging station, AC or alternating current from the grid is converted and stored inside the vehicle in the form of DC or direct current. Difference between Smart Charging and Bidirectional Charging.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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For example, the manuals of the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3 recommend keeping the car plugged in. The Chevrolet Bolt EV ’s manual states it’s best to plug in your EV for any shorter times (up to four weeks) but to disconnect it for any longer periods. This means to stay at home and avoid using your EV unless absolutely necessary.

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BMW, Ford and Honda to create new company focused on optimizing EV grid services: ChargeScape

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have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co.,

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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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 in Commercial and Industrial Buildings. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).