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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars

Charged EVs

With sales-weighted new-vehicle transaction prices hovering around $47,000, only a minority of households now has enough income to afford a new car in the first place. Of households that can afford a new vehicle, Escalents 2021 EV Forward study found fully four out of five have dedicated off-street parking.

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Fermata Energy launches vehicle-to-grid charging pilot for multifamily housing

Plug in America

Challenge Demand for electricity from the grid fluctuates throughout the day, which causes prices to fluctuate as well. Electric vehicle (EV) batteries can charge and store energy when demand is low and feed it back into the grid when demand is high. How can we leverage this unique EV capability for multifamily housing residents?

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We’re Charging Our Cars Wrong

Cars That Think

If equipment costs were lower, they say, they would install more recharging stations. The function of the port is to convert AC power from the grid into DC, which is then applied to the battery. Within this circuit, a high-frequency transformer provides physical separation between grid power and the electric vehicles battery.

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12 ways the megabill hurts EV adoption

Plug in America

While EVs save drivers money over time through fuel and maintenance savings, repealing these tax credits makes it harder for consumers–especially working-class consumers–to afford the upfront cost of an EV. It also takes away funding that can be directly used to purchase EVs or install infrastructure in these communities.

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What does the Future Homes Standard mean for electrical installers?

My Energi

In this article, Lee Sutton, co-founder and chief innovation officer at myenergi, delves deeper into impending government policy surrounding the energy performance of new build properties and explains why installers should see the change as a serious commercial opportunity.

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How to Use Retail EV Charging to Drive a Competitive Advantage

Driivz

Businesses that install EV chargers typically see a 4% increase in foot traffic and 5% increase in revenue from customers running errands while they charge. Retailers in some areas may even build additional revenue streams by participating in local utility grid stability programs. Why use the Driivz retail EV charging solution?

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Successful AI Implementations in Renewable Energy Forecasting

Baua Electric

This variability creates uncertainty in energy supply, posing significant challenges for grid operators and energy markets. Why Accurate Forecasting Matters Energy grids require balance. In a grid increasingly powered by fluctuating sources like wind and solar, forecasting accuracy becomes crucial.