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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

HOMER Energy by UL, a global developer of energy modeling software, announced that HOMER Grid , software for designing grid-tied distributed energy projects, can now model how hybrid systems power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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Day or Night: When is the Best Time to Charge Your EV?

Blink Charging

Your local utility provider will have a certain electrical capacity and when that capacity is reached, it will have to draw more power from somewhere to accommodate all the electrical appliances and equipment that need power. When we talk about on-peak hours, that is the time of day when the electrical grid is at its busiest.

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Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software

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EV smart charging and energy management This capability uses data and algorithms to determine when and how an EV plugged into a smart charger will receive power. Advanced features include out-of-network charger locations, reserve-ahead capability, and route planning and navigation with points of interest.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

GE and Nissan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly research “smart charging&# stations. For more information, read the article: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars.

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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

My Energi

Finally the vehicles special unique power. There is currently very little information out there about the full capabilities of this vehicle, and other than pure speed and exssillerense, we are struggling to find how this vehicle might help you survive in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Wooden Spoon – Smart EQ Fortwo.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). What are the Benefits of Smart EV Charging? Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? Smart energy management adds another dimension to EV smart charging.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

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Unmanaged EV charging is when charge points connect to the grid without any connection to management software. When EVs are plugged into unmanaged chargers, the charging session begins immediately and electricity flows to the vehicle at the maximum rate at which it can be drawn from the grid.