Remove Grid Remove Information Remove Sustainable Transportation Remove Transportation
article thumbnail

EEA: large-scale roll-out of EVs will help EU shift to green transport, but may challenge power grid

Green Car Congress

However, widespread use of such vehicles would pose challenges for Europe’s power grid in meeting increased electricity demand. Overall, the resulting CO 2 emission reductions in the road transport sector would outweigh the higher emissions caused by the continued use of fossil fuels in the power-generating sector. Source: EEA.

article thumbnail

BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

Green Car Congress

BMW is providing the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis with ten battery-electric, BMW i3 models for 18 months. Transitioning fleets to electric vehicles helps advance clean energy technologies and reduce emissions from transportation. We are learning more about how to integrate electric vehicles with the grid.

Davis 291
article thumbnail

Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

Below are some key aspects of the electric vehicle adoption landscape in India: Government Initiatives: The Indian government has been actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles as part of its sustainable transportation agenda. This focus is intended to address pollution concerns in densely populated urban areas.

India 98
article thumbnail

EV Charging infrastructure and technology 3D virtual summit

Electric Vehicles India

The two-day event will feature insightful presentations and informed debate between, senior experts and government representatives on the key topics involved in the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure and the latest technology trends in EV Charging & Technology. EV Charging Station and Problems with Grid Power and how we will solve it.

Charging 102
article thumbnail

Study concludes no one strategy sufficient for targeted GHG reduction from LDVs; positive combinatorial effects

Green Car Congress

However, they also found that many of these changes have positive combinatorial effects, “ so the best strategy is to pursue combinations of transportation GHG reduction strategies to meet reduction goals.” Given the requirements in current grid operations, considerable changes in grid operations are required to realize this scenario.

article thumbnail

Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

Driivz

However, for EVs to fully realize their potential as a clean transportation option, a reliable and convenient charging infrastructure, including smart EV charging and renewable energy sources, must be in place. The greater the use of renewables, the fewer charge points are required to rely on the grid at all.

article thumbnail

EDTA Promotes Action Plan to Fast Track Electric Drive Future

Green Car Congress

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) outlined an action plan for Congress and the Obama Administration to build on their commitment to electric vehicle technology and accelerate the growth of hybrid, plug-in, battery and fuel cell vehicles in the US. batteries and hydrogen/fuel cell systems). Expand US Manufacturing Capacity.

Future 199