Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Eos Energy Storage announced the commercial availability of its MW-scale Aurora system for deliveries starting in 2016. The Aurora product employs Eos’s patented Znyth battery technology that uses a safe aqueous electrolyte and a novel zinc-hybrid cathode to enable extremely low-cost electricity storage and long life.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? , is based on a research collaboration between a team of engineers from Ricardo and National Grid, the operator of the high voltage electricity transmission system within Great Britain (GB). Click to enlarge.

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Green Energy Consumers

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Since then, both National Grid and Eversource have rolled out new incentives for both infrastructure upgrades and charging hardware. ( Our incentives page details the incentives available to residential consumers ; see this page for commercial incentives).

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

federal government is actively facilitating EV adoption, aiming to simplify the purchasing process for consumers , encourage companies to electrify their fleets , and assist businesses in installing EV charging stations. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2018

Ricardo is supporting a trial run by UK Power Networks into using smart grid technology to unlock spare capacity for increased electric vehicle use—maximizing the power available from existing infrastructure while avoiding costly network reinforcement or substation replacement.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2011

The Grid Integration Tech Team (GITT), comprising the domestic automotive industry, electric utilities, and DOE programs and national laboratories, identifies two major task areas that need to be undertaken to achieve its vision of transitioning EVs from early market acceptance to mainstream adoption of millions of vehicles by 2020.

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Driivz

MAY 15, 2023

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The results from this study suggested a cost of hydrogen as low as ¥17 to ¥27/Nm 3 (US$0.16 - $0.25) using a combination of technologies and the achievement of ambitious individual cost targets for batteries, PV, and electrolyzers. For comparison, the US DOE’s 2020 target for the levelized cost of hydrogen (production only) is $2.30/kg.

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My Energi

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2022, domestic solar installations tripled the rates recorded in 2021. While there are a number of excellent products available to specify, we believe that consumers should be thinking about the future. It does this without taking any energy from the grid in its most eco-smart mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. These methodologies will significantly decrease the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the final HKT design.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

Working with a select group of BMW i3 drivers, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to improved electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2011

million through 2015 for incentives toward the cost of stationary fuel cell installation, plus payments over the first three years of operation based on power produced. Extra incentives will be available to sites that serve a public benefit, such as hospitals, police stations or disaster shelters. —Francis J.

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Solar power for sheds is: – Economically Viable: By installing solar panels you can generate your own electricity, resulting in long-term savings on electricity bills and reduced reliance on utilities. – Self-Sufficient: Solar power eliminates the need for cumbersome extension cords and provides off-grid independence.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2016

The program features dynamic pricing—a time-variant rate—that creates incentives for charging when renewable energy is most available. SDG&E will install at least 10% of the chargers in disadvantaged communities. The cost of the original proposal and the PS was about the same, about $103 million. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

Additionally, the partnership enhances XL Fleet’s strategic position to collaborate with important Class 8 transportation customers, providing potential cross-selling opportunities for XL Fleet’s integrated solutions offering, including electrified powertrains and XL Grid charging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2011

As part of the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, the US Department of Energy (DOE) is making nearly $170 million for funding over three years available to support a range of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology areas. This could include projects focused on improved energy storage technologies and better system functionality.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

Image: Base Power Base Power just became the only licensed electricity provider in Texas to offer customers an all-in-one monthly energy service, home battery, and installation, and solar isn’t required. The upfront cost is a one-time fee of $2,000 to cover installation, and Base offers fixed monthly pricing for electricity.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. A full list by state of the all the projects is available here. DOE funding $75,161,246, total project value with cost share $150,322,492).

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Cuomo announced the availability of up to $3.5 million for innovative research and development proposals to accelerate the use of electric vehicles, to reduce the cost of installing and operating charging stations, and to provide recommendations on how they can be used for grid resiliency. New York Governor Andrew M.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. In 2021 alone, wholesale costs soared by upwards of 250%. In addition, installers nationwide have been reporting enquiry surges of more than 1,000%.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Electrify America plans to install Tesla Powerpack battery systems at more than 100 of its electric vehicle charging stations nationwide over the course of 2019. Our stations are offering some of the most technologically advanced charging that is available. With a modular design, more capacity can be added over time.

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2021

SunHouse is expected to comprise a few thousand homes, and according to Brad Chelton, president of Brookfield Residential Texas, the Tesla Solar and Powerwalls would be available even to entry-level homes. Customers could choose between Tesla solar panels or Solar Roof, but all solar products would be installed with a Powerwall.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

The study measured satisfaction across eight factors: fairness of retail price; size of charger; cord length; ease of winding/storing cable; cost of charging; charging speed; ease of use and reliability. Incentives are available to offset the cost of charger installations, but too few EV shoppers are taking advantage of these offerings.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Trucks like the Silverado EV are literally huge mobile battery packs, with this truck’s massive 205-kwh capacity the equivalent of 15 Powerwalls; even making a small portion of the pack available should be enough to power an American home for days. That brings the total component cost to $7,299.

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Setec Powerr

APRIL 6, 2023

EVs, or electric vehicles, are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmentally-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. However, one of the main concerns with EVs is the availability of charging stations. This can be especially useful during peak demand periods when grid electricity prices are high.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 24, 2023

However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. Selecting and designing a station You might be tempted to rush into installing a charger in your business’ parking lot or your apartment building’s parking garage, but there are many things to think about before you break ground.

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Plug in America

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Utilities introduced demand charges so that the costs of maintaining the power system are paid by those who require the most from the system. Commercial and industrial customers sometimes pay demand charges to account for their disproportionate impact on the grid based on how much electricity they use at any given time.

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EV Info

JANUARY 2, 2024

In 2022, the Department for Transport pledged to install six rapid or ultra-rapid chargers at every motorway service station. In 2022, the Department for Transport pledged to install at least six rapid or ultra-rapid chargers at every motorway service area by the end of 2023. But only 46 of the 119 sites meet the target. Source: RAC

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2021

In order to ensure the advanced competitiveness of future Honda EVs, Honda also announced the goal to make all-solid-state batteries available for new Honda EV models to be introduced in the second half of the 2020s.

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

However, while installing a charging station at your house is fairly simple, doing so in condominiums can be more tricky. On the other hand, if you own an apartment or the entire condo, you’ll have even more reasons to install EV charging. Third, you can take advantage of EV charger incentives to subsidize the cost of your investment.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We’re hopeful that more congregations across the country will soon take up that call — like installing electric vehicle (EV) charging as some are already doing. "We How great would it be if each of those churches offered a way to tap into that hope just as an EV can tap into the grid. Suppose all houses of worship did this!

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

This software facilitates installing new charging stations, managing charging sessions, regulating draw from the grid, handling different billing scenarios and processing payment for charging, and most importantly, ensuring a seamless user experience for EV drivers regardless of locale or currency.

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Driivz

MAY 3, 2023

Homeowners living in areas where utilities offer variable pricing can use V2H to reduce their electric bills by tapping the EV battery for power during peak demand times when electricity from the grid is most costly. Using the energy stored in your EV battery instead of grid energy can also help reduce your carbon footprint.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The roadmap includes three key programs: The Refinery of the Future , which aims both to reduce the capital cost of developing a refinery and to enable decarbonization of the alumina refining process. When combined with a decarbonized grid, these two technologies enable a pathway to a zero-emissions alumina refining system.

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load. This helps offset the cost of demand fees. For example: Let’s consider a site host that has a DCFC that is connected directly to the electricity grid.

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