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IBM Teams With ESB ecars to develop EV smart charging IT system in Ireland

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Additionally, this project will provide utilities with access to energy usage data that can help improve smart grid operations, reduce power strain during peak charging times, and ensure reliable energy distribution to customers.

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What is Decarbonization?

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Even with the temporary drop in mobility in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emissions from transportation are still rising globally. The auto industry is increasing the number and variety of EV models available and working to bring prices down to parity with comparable ICE vehicles.

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What is Smart Energy Management

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EV vehicle sales are surging. More than 10 million electric cars were on the world’s roads in 2020 and while overall new car registrations fell during the pandemic, global EV car sales share rose 70% to a record 4.6%. At the same time, EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity.

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What is Smart Energy Management

Driivz

EV vehicle sales are surging. More than 10 million electric cars were on the world’s roads in 2020 and while overall new car registrations fell during the pandemic, global EV car sales share rose 70% to a record 4.6%. At the same time, EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

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The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. Analysis should be undertaken on whether we have the right people available in New Zealand to support the electrification of transport.

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EV Chargers for All!

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When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff. The other challenge was where to charge the EV. One was affordability.