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

Driivz

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. . The impact of EV charging on the grid. Utilities in the U.S.

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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

Cars That Think

Back in the 1800s, electricity distribution was a short-range business, driven by nearby DC generators. The river runs from the Sierra Nevada mountains to downtown Sacramento, where it connects to the Sacramento River. In 1952 PG&E donated the powerhouse to California, according to an article about the facility on PG&E's blog.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. Installing the 5.2

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11 Top LinkedIn Groups to Strengthen Your Connections in the Electric Mobility Community

Driivz

The Sustainability Professionals group covers a range of industries – energy, water, waste, recycling, green building, etc. The group discusses a variety of topics related to autonomous and connected vehicles, including micromobility, fast charge, eMobility, and more. Sustainability Professionals. 252,477 members. 21,860 members.

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How Smart Energy Management for EV Charging Is Connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference

Driivz

We found ourselves thinking about how Smart Energy Management for EV charging is connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference; Countries from around the world continue to focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a key strategy for reducing the rate of global warming.

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How ISO/SAE 21434 Impacts EV Cybersecurity

EV Connect

For example, without proper security standards, the attack surface on these spans across connected device system software, charging point operator, and user applications across web and mobile platforms, including touchpoints to third-party payment applications. Perhaps the most worrying possibility is the grid.

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Wireless vs. wired 

Electric Auto Association

For more about charging, here’s our WiTricity blog.) Energy loss, primarily in the form of heat, occurs every step of the way from grid to battery. Below is a diagram that charts the path from grid to the battery using a Level 2 plug-in charger. Let’s start by establishing the efficiency of plug-in charging.

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