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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

Green Car Congress

Working with a select group of BMW i3 drivers, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to improved electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership.

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Tesla’s ‘Drive on Sunshine’ feature is close: Here’s a first look

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Tesla’s “Drive on Sunshine” feature aims to allow owners to charge their all-electric vehicles with excess energy generated by residential solar arrays and stored in their Powerwalls. Now that the feature is close to a wide rollout, we’re getting our first looks at the feature in the Tesla App.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

Green Car Congress

Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Aerovironment’s home charging dock. The company offers a broad range of Level 1, 2 and 3 charging solutions. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

Green Car Congress

At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production. It is equipped with the plug?in in diesel hybrid drive from the Audi Q7 e?tron Click to enlarge.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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What is EVSE and EVCS?

Setec Powerr

Two of the most commonly used terms in the EV charging realm are EVSE and EVCS. In simpler terms, EVSE is the intermediary between the power grid and the vehicle, ensuring safe and efficient energy transfer. EVCS, or Electric Vehicle Charging Station, is a more holistic term. What is EVSE? What is EVCS?

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.