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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

HOMER Energy by UL, a global developer of energy modeling software, announced that HOMER Grid , software for designing grid-tied distributed energy projects, can now model how hybrid systems power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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Australia unveiled its new EV policy

Electric Vehicles India

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal government’s new electric vehicle strategy to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. The government said that it has ruled out subsidizing the expansion of electric and hybrid vehicles and expects only 30% of new sales to be EVs by 2030.

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Day or Night: When is the Best Time to Charge Your EV?

Blink Charging

One of the first questions many people ask themselves when they get an electric vehicle (EV) is: When should I charge it? A Level 2 charger – which makes up the majority of public chargers – will probably take just a few hours to charge your battery. The alternative is to use a “smartcharger like our HQ 200.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

Typically, peak hours are in the late afternoon and early evening (4 pm to 9 pm) when people get home from work, cool or heat their homes, use appliances, and charge electric vehicles (EVs). EV owners can install smart chargers at home and capture savings through participating in a utility’s Demand Response program for EV charging.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

The grand gesture: give the gift of an electric vehicle this holiday season. If a car is on your list this year, make it an electric vehicle (EV) and give the gift of sustainable driving. While it can be as simple as plugging the car into the outlet, you can do much more with a smart charger.

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At home with the WOLFBOX Level 2 EV charger – 30% off for a limited time

Baua Electric

This Level 2 Home EV charger by WOLFBOX will help you make sure you are not only saving money but also making sure you are charging safely. At its core, the WOLFBOX EV Charger is a 240V-50 Amp Level 2 Smart Charger, designed to efficiently power up your EV.