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RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

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Virtual power plants (VPPs) are portfolios comprising hundreds or thousands of households and businesses that offer the latent potential of their electric vehicles (EVs), smart thermostats, appliances, batteries, solar arrays, and additional energy assets to support the grid.

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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.

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SETEC POWER Emergency Mobile EV Charging System Unveiled in Bali

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Jakarta – PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) officially handed over 143 units of battery electric vehicles to the government to support the G20 Summit held in Bali on November 15-16. Meanwhile, the Lexus UX 300e is an electrified vehicle with premium Battery EV technology, a subcompact SUV type that was first marketed in 2020.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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In order to store electricity generated at night, windmill operators need to install sodium-sulfur battery systems, which are as costly as power generators. Power supplied to a charging vehicle can be stopped and restarted in increments of one second. It collects data both on power generation and electric vehicle recharging.

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Smarter, tougher and more capable: Why the electric Toyota LandCruiser Se will be better than your diesel-powered 300 Series

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Toyota LandCruiser Se concept shows what an electric LandCruiser could look like The company says the LandCruiser Se has battery electric vehicle (BEV) quietness that “helps create a comfortable cabin space when driving in urban areas and other on-road situations”.

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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. This software is typically developed by EV manufacturers (OEMs) or sourced through a supply chain from specialized vendors (Tier 1 / Tier 2) and built into EVs by dedicated integrators or by OEMs themselves.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).