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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This effect is exacerbated when higher in-home power charging is adopted. —Matteo Muratori.

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EVgo launches ‘Autocharge+’: Just plug in and walk away

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The electric vehicle charging network EVgo has launched a new program called Autocharge+ that will allow customers to plug in and walk away. With this system, customers with the EVgo app can plug in their vehicle and walk away without interacting with the machine at all. For EVgo , this is their new Autocharge+ program.

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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

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The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. New functions specific to the V60 D6 AWD Plug-in Diesel Hybrid incude: Passenger compartment preconditioning. An alarm can be set to remind the driver to plug the vehicle in to charge. Charge interruption warning. Outside temperature. Honk and Flash.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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For example, Remote Software Upgrades can be downloaded to the car in a fraction of the normal time required. BMW eDrive Zones is a digital service designed to ease drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles’ access into city areas designated as zero-emissions zones. Digital Key Plus. eDrive Zones.

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Project ASLAN launches open-source self-driving software platform

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The platform provides mature and stable code combined with plug-and-play ease of use, offering real-world self-driving capability validated by public highway trials as well as complete simulation capability for users without access to driverless vehicle hardware.

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Zigbee Alliance and SAE International collaborate on Zigbee Smart Energy for plug-in vehicles

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They intend for their efforts to make ZigBee Smart Energy the preferred technology supporting plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and enabling essential vehicle to grid (V2G) communication and power capabilities. Earlier post.). ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 In addition to all the services and devices found in ZigBee Smart Energy version 1, version 2.0

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Toyota acquires Primearth to strengthen EV battery mass production capabilities – ET Auto

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ownership: Toyota 51%, Panasonic HD 49%) mass produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), with the latter also making batteries for battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co.,

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