Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Plug-in Remove Power Grid Remove United States
article thumbnail

The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. How many EV chargers are currently installed in the United States? In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%

article thumbnail

AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

EV Connect

Edison championed DC power, which started as the standard electricity in the United States. DC Power DC electricity is current that constantly runs in one direction. This is the power found in fuel cells, solar cells and batteries. In the United States, AC power reverses direction 60 times per second.

DC 52
article thumbnail

AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

Green Car Congress

The Pickens Plan calls for reducing dependence on oil, expanded use of renewable energy, a new 21st-century power grid, increased conservation and efficiency initiatives, and developing alternative fuel vehicles, such as natural gas-powered trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Michael Morris.

article thumbnail

EV Charging Accessibility: Public vs. Private Charging Stations

EV Connect

Although early EV owners frequently had to rely on their own power, or install level 2 chargers in their homes, already the public charging infrastructure has rapidly caught up to the needs of EV drivers. As of late 2021, there were over 43,000 public charging stations in the United States alone! In comes smart EV charging.

article thumbnail

When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance.

DC 81
article thumbnail

Sustainable Grid Infrastructure

Blink Charging

Future generations will increasingly rely on the grid to power their vehicles. Consequently, power grid stability and resilience have caught the public’s attention as the demand for electricity and energy-consuming technologies continues to rise. This promotes grid resilience using low-demand hours for EV charging power.

Grid 77
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

Plug-in 45