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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?

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In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load. This helps offset the cost of demand fees. For example: Let’s consider a site host that has a DCFC that is connected directly to the electricity grid.

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Voltage surge and transient suppression in EV chargers

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Although both can be caused by the same phenomena, transients are more likely the result of nearby lightning strikes and step changes in loading on the grid, while surges are more likely the result of the same phenomena occurring much farther away (the intervening grid equipment and distribution lines softening up the disturbances, so to speak).

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Voltage surge and transient suppression in EV chargers – Charged EVs

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Although both can be caused by the same phenomena, transients are more likely the result of nearby lightning strikes and step changes in loading on the grid, while surges are more likely the result of the same phenomena occurring much farther away (the intervening grid equipment and distribution lines softening up the disturbances, so to speak).

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President Obama announces new $140M public-private manufacturing innovation institute focused on power electronics

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In electronic devices, WBG semiconductors can eliminate up to 90% of the power losses that currently occur during AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC electricity conversion, and they can handle voltages more than 10 times higher than Si-based devices, greatly enhancing performance in high-power applications.

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Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

Green Car Congress

This can be a big problem for users of an ultracapacitor since DC-DC converters necessary to most ultracap applications require cell voltage be maintained above 1/2 full cell voltage. Under a FY 2010 Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) from the DOE, Ionova partnered with Dr. Jim P. While emerging new converters.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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According to GM the V2H bundle will initially only be available for purchase in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas. “We kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6 in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports. It’s good for charging at 19.2

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Ionova Technologies says ZIP-Cap ultracapacitors can offer 5x increase in energy density and 25x reduction in build cost (updated with graphic)

Green Car Congress

This can be a big problem for users of an ultracapacitor since DC-DC converters necessary to most ultracap applications require cell voltage be maintained above 1/2 full cell voltage. Under a FY 2010 Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) from the DOE, Ionova partnered with Dr. Jim P. While emerging new converters.

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