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

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RMI, a leading nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the global energy transformation, announced the formation of the Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3). Initial funding of the VP3 effort was made possible by General Motors and Google Nest. In a VPP, decentralized distributed energy resources (DERs) are aggregated into a portfolio.

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Nuvve and IoTecha to deploy global bidirectional EV charging system for V2G

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Nuvve Corporation, a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and IoTecha Corp., a provider of electric vehicle (EV) smart charging technology, are joining forces to deploy and commercialize a bidirectional charging solution for electric vehicles with the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) plugs supporting the ISO/IEC15118 protocol.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . Progress in EV adoption.

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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. Hohm is also intended to help utility companies manage the added demands of electric vehicles on the electric grid. —Ed Pleet.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle.

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Electrify America, Hubject collaborate to bring Plug&Charge to more than 2,000 high-power public chargers by year end

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Hubject will provide its expertise to Electrify America in a variety of areas surrounding the implementation of the global standard ISO 15118 ( earlier post ) into the North American market, the most prevalent functionality for what is commonly referred to as “Plug&Charge.”.

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What is Decarbonization?

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The intent of decarbonization is to reduce the impact of human activity on our planet’s climate in order to slow global warming. The 2015 Paris Agreement set the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 BEVs fueled on today’s average grid electricity are 105-124 g CO2/km.

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