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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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In this blog we will look at what those regulations are and their implications on building and operating an EV charging business. . Real-time energy metering and communications to ensure the stability of the grid and optimize charging for the benefit of the grid and the consumer . Adoption of technical standards .

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The California Energy Commission approved three major alternative fuel infrastructure agenda items totaling more than $6 million. The transportation investments were funded through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP). Heavy duty, vehicle-to-grid fleet: A $2.3-million

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

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Intended to remove the speedbumps from building a high-speed EV charging network along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors , NEVI grants cover up to 80% of the cost of new or upgraded EV charging infrastructure. Charging-Network-to-Grid Communication. Charging-Network-to-Charging-Network Communication.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Within the $10.7

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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based in Valencia (Los Angeles County), will administer the project, and ZeroTruck of Laguna Niguel (Orange County) will build up to 14 trucks for the project. The project will demonstrate the performance, fuel savings and emissions reductions for the work trucks in Southern California. Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc.,

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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The upstream, “well to wheel” emissions of the EV are linked to electricity generation and the electrical grid, with lower emissions in regions that use more renewable energy sources. Let’s not forget our carbon footprint. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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EV Charging Accessibility: Public vs. Private Charging Stations

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While the line can sometimes get blurry, if offices, multifamily properties multi-unit dwellings or other businesses limit their charging access to only residents/employees that use the buildings, then the charging is still considered private. Owners can also incur cost through increased station maintenance due to use.