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

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Ford and Microsoft’s participation in the Hohm program builds on the success of their decade-long partnership to provide customers with superior in-car experiences.

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What is V2X?

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V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. These terms designate the different destinations for the electricity drawn from the connected EV battery.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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On the plus side, the purchase price of EVs and EV charging equipment continues to come down as new models come on the market. Incentives from governments and utilities, along with declining battery prices and increasing battery efficiency and supply, also contribute to reductions in upfront costs. How much revenue?

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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Revos EV startup raises $4 mn in Series A funding

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Jyotiranjan, Cofounder, REVOS, said, “We want to do the same for the EV industry what the PCO box did for the telecom industry a few years ago. REVOS is not only creating the largest charging infrastructure to support EVs but also building a world-class OS to make EVs smart, safe, connected and ready for the future.”

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle. Charging-point software – EVs can draw charging current from “dumb” electric outlets. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S. Level 1 chargers are slow, taking up to 20 hours for a 120-mile charge.