Cars That Think

AUGUST 1, 2022

As the number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads explodes, electric utilities are grappling with increasing demand while simultaneously having to stabilize their grids where more intermittent renewable-energy sources like wind and solar are coming online. That’s the promise of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

Grid

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Relevant plug-in vehicles that drive customer demand and are connected; Enabling technologies like advanced batteries and sophisticated software controls; A capable/green grid; and, Plug-in ready communities with supporting policies. Mark Duvall of EPRI said the grid would be able to handle “ as many [plug-ins] as you want. ”

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Electro-extraction is thus a cleaner, lower-cost alternative to the conventional pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy processes used by battery recyclers and mining companies to recover cobalt, nickel and manganese for new battery manufacturing.

Clean

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with grid electricity, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones. Three selectable EV modes enable the driver to choose how and when to use the available battery charge: EV Auto – default setting determines how to use the energy sources.

PHEV

Teslarati

AUGUST 13, 2024

As per the ICCT, its study considers model year 2024 vehicles, thereby representing the current state of the sustainable auto market. But even if a battery electric vehicle like a Tesla is charged from a regular grid today, the ICCT’s study noted that BEVs are still superior to their ICE, HEV, and PHEV counterparts. times (SUVs) more.

Emissions

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Padriñán on Pexels.com Georgia utility Southern Company is teaming up with Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to roll out a US Department of Energy (DOE)-backed project aimed at boosting Georgia’s electric grid. The DOE chose it in November 2021 as one of four projects for grid-enhancing technology (GET) funding. Get started here.

Georgia

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. Helping America’s Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles.

Lithium Ion

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law directing the state to upgrade its electrical transmission system through use of new smart grid technologies and by replacing old wires with newer, high-tech ones in order to get the state ready for increased renewable electricity generation.

Grid

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. The auto manufacturers have sued to stop progress before. Because plug-in cars actually get cleaner over time.

Carbon

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 22, 2010

Stricker responded in disbelief with, "Are you saying auto companies should be held responsible for electricity generation?" And that reaction was from an auto company that is taking a "go slow" approach to using grid electricity as a "fuel" for cars. Let's be clear.

Plug-in

Plugs and Cars

JULY 19, 2007

The basic question addressed, which appears on the study homepage (epri-reports.org) is this: How would air quality and greenhouse gas emissions be affected if significant numbers of Americans drove cars that were fueled by the power grid? And the grid is getting cleaner and more renewable every year.

Plug-in

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It’s getting cleaner and prospects are improving BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, Is it becoming cleaner? Green Energy Ohio plant in Dayton, OH.

Manufacturer

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Australia has been struggling with grid issues for years as climate change continues to get worse, causing hot summers with rampant wildfires and commensurate power outages. In hot climates and hot seasons, electric grids get stressed both simply from the heat itself and due to higher usage of air conditioning.

Grid

Plugs and Cars

JULY 21, 2007

According to Autos Insider of July 12, 2007 Toyota, which has sold 1 million hybrids worldwide, including 750,000 in the United States, over the last decade, said converting a hybrid risks vehicle fires, and actually increases greenhouse gas emissions. After all, grid electricity is cleaner and cheaper than gasoline.

Plug-in

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The list of invitees was pretty impressive with representation from, “auto manufacturers like Nissan and GM, utilities such as PG&E and Duke Energy, IBM, P&G, Wal-Mart and Google, among many others&#. The Smart Garage concept has become RMI’s means to describe the integration of the grid and the electric vehicle.

Future

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. Whether or not it’s more practical (or cleaner) than a similarly bio-based diesel or hydrogen fuel cell generator. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

Grid

Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern. Maybe it's not out of necessity that you don't have access to the grid,” Andersen says.

GM

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Empowering Electric Mobility and Energy Access Beyond stabilising energy grids, batteries are revolutionising transportation through the electrification of vehicles. The concept of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology., where EVs can feed surplus energy back into the grid when parked, exemplifies this transformative potential.

Clean

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 21, 2024

So, moving away from this coal plant and to a cleaner option would definitely be a big win, given what an environmental stain it is on the area. Solar is an abundant resource in sunny South Texas, and the plant already has grid connections to make this an easier drop-in than having to run new transmission lines. Get started here.

Coal

Electric Auto Association

MAY 20, 2021

announced the launch of a groundbreaking program that invests $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices and healthier communities.? Putting the brake on regional pollution Also in December, Massachusetts, along with Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.,

Massachusetts

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 22, 2007

In January GM announced the Volt, a smart idea that makes use of the two existing primary energy infrastructures - the electric grid and gasoline stations. In January GM announced an eminently practical vehicle that could quickly offer consumers a way to tap into the cleaner, cheaper, domestic electric grid for most of their driving needs.

Volt

Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2025

Hyundai and Kia have invested in WeaveGrid , a software company that enables rapid EV adoption on the grid, following Toyotas earlier backing. WeaveGrids tech helps EVs charge in a way thats smart and grid-friendly while keeping vehicle data secure. Hyundais investment signals that the company is taking grid-interactive EVs seriously.

Kia

Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2024

The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. To ensure reliable energy supplies, grids dominated by renewables need “firming” capacity: back-up technology that can supply electricity on demand.

Sodium

Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2024

The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. To ensure reliable energy supplies, grids dominated by renewables need “firming” capacity: back-up technology that can supply electricity on demand.

Sodium

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Department of Energy) And while producing and burning fossil fuels will never get cleaner, it’s possible for overall EV emissions to decrease through the use of renewable energy to power the grid. The post DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

SUV

Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

Technologies such as AI-based predictive maintenance and advanced digital systems are poised to make urban traffic cleaner and more efficient in the future. “These innovations are improving user/customer experiences and contributing to a cleaner environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Agarwal.

Environment

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

The project involves pairing the bidirectional EV charging of Ford’s F-150 Lightning with a Resideo smart thermostat to explore the potential of the EV batteries to optimize home energy management, reduce customer electricity costs and relieve strain on the electric grid. The project is expected to be completed by the first half of 2024.

F-150

Baua Electric

JULY 3, 2024

Demand flexibility is the key to a cleaner, more affordable and sustainable energy future,” said Michael Lee, CEO of Octopus Energy. to help ease demand on the grid. Source: Octopus Energy The post Octopus Energy and Rivian partner on new home energy plan – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

Energy

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It’s getting cleaner and prospects are improving BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, Is it becoming cleaner? Green Energy Ohio plant in Dayton, OH.

Manufacturer

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

While piston generators rely on catalytic converters to reduce their emissions by 10x to meet ever-increasing California Air Resources Board standards, the Fulcrum turbine generator is so much cleaner, that it meets emissions standards without adding to its weight and complexity. We use the smallest pack we can.

Range

Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo: Convergent Energy Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. In a move to help bolster Puerto Ricos grid resilience, Convergent Energy and Power secured a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office for a massive solar and battery storage initiative in December.

Puerto Rico

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is expected to support a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid, while enabling EV owners to save money while charging their vehicles. However, some sort of managed charging platform will be needed to match up EV owners with local utilities.

Toyota

Drive Electric NZ

AUGUST 9, 2022

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. The New Zealand Power Grid. Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE.

Environment

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra Electric, Bajaj Auto, and others have introduced or are developing electric vehicles across different segments, including cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The additional load from charging stations may necessitate investments in grid capacity and stability.

India

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

Both rail and bus emissions decreased during this time, due in part to the state’s efforts to transition to cleaner fuels and to electrify public transportation. In the first quarter of 2017, ZEVs accounted for nearly 5% of the state’s auto sales. In 2015, there were 172,895 ZEVs registered in California, up 45.5%

California

Baua Electric

JUNE 18, 2024

Zum will manage charging through a V2G-capable platform that will deliver energy back to the grid as needed when the buses are parked. Source: Electrify News The post Oakland school district now has a 100% electric, V2G-capable school bus fleet – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

Oakland

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

GWh to address the intermittency of renewable energy and balance the grid. We believe this synergy will drive a revolution in the way we power our two and three-wheelers, shaping a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow.” GW from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with storage of 208.25

Li-ion