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Tesla attack prompts German energy service provider to call for grid protection updates

Teslarati

German utility Westenergie CEO Katherina Reiche has called for a collaboration between policymakers and power grid operators to strengthen the response to attacks on the country’s power infrastructure. The restoration of Giga Berlin’s power supply was celebrated by Tesla workers and EV enthusiasts in social media.

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LG Energy Solution in “active discussions” with Tesla for battery supply from AZ plant

Teslarati

While the company did not provide further details about its discussions with Tesla and other EV makers, LGES said that it is reviewing investments in building the new Arizona battery plant, as noted in a Reuters report. The battery supplier’s comments were shared in a conference call.

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Smart Charging for EVs: How Does It Work?

EV Connect

Consider plugging in your cell phone: While it can communicate to you its charge level , the phone is not communicating with the power grid and the charging implement to adapt its power usage. It draws the same amount of power (whatever the charger is capable of) until the phone is charged. What are you waiting for?

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Megawatt Mileage

Plug In Partners

This is the first review of what the impacts would be of very high market penetrations of PHEVs, said Eric Lightner, of DOE's Office of Electric Delivery and Energy Reliability. News Summary I Sign the On Line Petition more news HOME The study also looked at the impact on the environment of an all-out move to PHEVs.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid. when the battery has recently sent electricity back into the smart grid).

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EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra power station launch discount takes $800 off, eneloop rechargeable AAs $34, more

Baua Electric

EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra sees launch discount The new EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra just launched after yesterday’s reveal at CES 2024. We already talked about how it’s more than just a great Powerwall on wheels, but also how the power station is ready to take off-grid in our review. Now, it’s time for the savings.

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Juiced CrossCurrent X e-bike hits $1,424, save $800 on EcoFlow’s newest power station, more

Baua Electric

EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra sees launch discount The new EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra just launched after yesterday’s reveal at CES 2024. We already talked about how it’s more than just a great Powerwall on wheels, but also how the power station is ready to take off-grid in our review. Now, it’s time for the savings.

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