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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

My Energi

While initial reports were quick to praise its French charm, 248-mile driving range and 3D printed customisable accessories, the standard inclusion of an 11kW AC bidirectional charger fell somewhat under the radar. However, of all the specs, I was most interested in the addition of AC bidirectional charging capability as standard. “Of

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

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When we talk about on-peak hours, that is the time of day when the electrical grid is at its busiest. You’re doing your part to help manage electricity demand. When you toss your bottle into the recycling container, you are doing your part to help recycle. The alternative is to use a “smartcharger like our HQ 200.

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

My Energi

Companies like Gridserve are dominating the marketplace and, with more and more consumers starting to consider EV charging as part of their daily routine, I only see this corner of the market continuing to expand. The idea behind V2G is the opportunity to store energy in the EV battery and return it to the grid in times of peak demand.

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The Top 7 EV Home Chargers That You Should Consider Buying

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Charging adapters taking power from the grid are a must-have item for everyone who owns an Electric vehicle or a hybrid. These chargers remove the inconvenience of having to wait at a public station by juicing up your car at home while you are asleep. The Grizzle-E is a straightforward charger that can output up to 40 amps (9.6

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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

My Energi

The roll out of electric vehicles to supersede fossil fuel vehicles will play an almighty part in our quest to save the one thing that gives us life. Wooden Spoon – Smart EQ Fortwo. Let’s face it, the power grid is always down in the murky setting of a post nuclear zombie movie or game. Meet The Contenders.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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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.