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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. If the AC generators failed, the facility had two small DC generators as backups. In 1952 PG&E donated the powerhouse to California, according to an article about the facility on PG&E's blog. That changed in 1895.

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The biggest barrier to EV charging you’ve never heard of

Green Energy Consumers

This fall, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is considering proposals from National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil that could make it more economical to operate DC fast charging stations. The proposals could be a big step forward in expanding much-needed charging infrastructure in the Bay State.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

My Energi

While vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is by no means an exclusive addition the impressive new model, harnessing AC format is certainly a different approach to most solutions on the market. Of course, there are already a few DC V2G solutions, but they have their limitations.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

This software facilitates installing new charging stations, managing charging sessions, regulating draw from the grid, handling different billing scenarios and processing payment for charging, and most importantly, ensuring a seamless user experience for EV drivers regardless of locale or currency.

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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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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?

Blink Charging

In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load. This helps offset the cost of demand fees. For example: Let’s consider a site host that has a DCFC that is connected directly to the electricity grid.

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What’s New on the Blink Network?

Blink Charging

Network load management and demand response While Blink has already offered local load management , we have now launched a new demand response feature that enables more grid management. Some utility companies offer incentives to businesses that join a demand response program.