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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. UL, a global safety science leader, acquired HOMER Energy in December 2019.

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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. Energy Information Administration (EIA), on-peak hours generally refer to the hours beginning at 7:00 a.m.

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Choosing the best EV charger for your electric car

Green Charging

Below are the tips to consider to ensure you are buying the ideal electric vehicle charger that suits your demands. Charging power required by the charger. Based on your EV’s inbuilt onboard charger, the required power can range between 3.7kW and 22kW. The vast majority of new EVs are now using type 2 chargers.

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

Driivz

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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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

Over the coming decade, driven by technological advancements and requirements to decarbonise, the transport system will shift away from being powered by fossil fuels. 2 Smart charging will help make the most of New Zealand’s existing electricity infrastructure and avoid unnecessary capital investment, by helping manage peak demand.

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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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