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EV Connect
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Another important factor to consider for EV charging is the power current. Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. Read on to learn about the differences between both types of electric power, as well as the pros and cons of each.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2018
The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 29, 2022
We learned that lesson too well at the start of the pandemic, when demand for toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, masks, and ventilators outstripped the available supply. That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. The brown line shows the uncoordinated load from 1,000 electric water heaters for reference.
Setec Powerr
MAY 19, 2023
Unlike traditional gasoline pricing, which is primarily governed by oil availability and geographic location, EV charging pricing policy is shaped by a diverse array of factors. Private charging refers to any charging that limits access to the station. Public pricing depends on power availability and demand.
Green Car Congress
MAY 13, 2011
Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Click to enlarge. Rated at 3.6
Cars That Think
MARCH 6, 2024
And modern programming usage is often to use the frameworks that are available. They certainly don’t understand the interdependencies, which are very similar to the software development processes you were just referring to. So what does this mean for the grid, Stephen? So the frequency of the grid is the key to stability.
Cars That Think
JULY 20, 2021
On 4 August 2020, a tropical storm knocked out power in many parts of New York City as well as neighboring counties and states. There are technical reasons that contributed to faster repairs in Manhattan, but in general the neighborhoods that waited the longest to have their power restored tended to be poorer and less white.
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