Driivz

MAY 3, 2022

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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Driivz

MAY 10, 2022

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. That is one way to balance the load on the grid.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ford, Honda, and BMW have announced plans to create a new “vehicle-to-grid company” that’s aimed at standardizing vehicle charging via a singular platform. The service also seeks to return excess energy to the electrical grid, effectively converting EVs into publicly shared batteries.

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Driivz

MAY 15, 2023

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 8, 2024

AC is the type of electricity that flows through power grids and into homes and businesses, including to power EV chargers. DC is the type stored in batteries. In this blog, we took a deep dive into DCFC stations. AC can be thought of as "low and slow" charging, while DC is very fast and powerful.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

The V2H Bundle includes a bidirectional charger and home charger that can let the structure go off-grid. People without EVs can still buy the PowerBank and connectors to store power. The Home Energy System includes those two components and adds a PowerBank battery for backup.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Smart algorithms automatically shift charging loads based on business requirements of the fleet while balancing dynamic electricity grid and renewable supplies, dynamic energy costs, preconfigured policies, and the needs of fleet vehicles. Then use that stored energy to charge EVs during peak times. How much revenue?

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Driivz

AUGUST 5, 2024

Over 97 percent of American convenience stores that sell gasoline are owned or operated by independent operators. These businesses heavily depend on in-store sales to stay afloat. This results in a net profit margin of less than two percent, making it a challenging landscape for store owners.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 27, 2022

In a recent blog post, Tesla Japan shared some insights about its virtual power plant (VPP) in Miyakojima, located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Similar to other VPPs that Tesla has set up , the Powerwall batteries installed in the Miyakojima VPP could provide backup power to the grid when needed. What could be better than that?”

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Key factors behind this hike included a cold summer, meaning less gas was stored for winter use; fewer pipelines were delivered than predicted; and energy generation across Europe was far lower than in previous years. Each of our products help households to consume more of their self-generated energy and minimise reliance on the grid.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at five things you can do decrease EV Charging station costs and cut OPEX and CAPEX so you can offer affordable pricing to customers, attract more drivers to your network, and minimize upfront costs. Use local battery storage to capture grid energy when prices are lowest.

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Driivz

MARCH 12, 2025

The average electric vehicle (EV) battery stores approximately 60 kWh of energy – enough to power an average home for two days. million EVs represent approximately 147 GWh in storage capacity, or roughly five times the stationary battery storage currently on the grid. Americas 2.4 What is needed for bidirectional charging?

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

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. A BES system is a solution for businesses that want to store energy for later use. to $1,156.20.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Michigan state officials have said the software has already recommended that eight new chargers be installed at several Kroger grocery store locations. Grid Management. In addition to charging station deployment, AI is also being used for electricity grid management. Trip Planning.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 25, 2023

Being stuck in LA traffic means plenty of regeneration opportunities instead of idling away fuel stores, while the van’s downtime will likely coincide with off-peak grid hours when electricity is cheaper for charging.

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Driivz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As he moved across the stage, Driivz’s CEO, Andy Bennet, showed how smart energy management can overcome the grid constraints that many CPOs are experiencing. As an extension of home energy storage, EVs present drivers with the potential to trade the energy stored in their vehicles and line their pockets with hundreds of Euros.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 25, 2021

The UK also hopes to connect more and more EVs to the electricity grid to share power at peak times, in something called vehicle to grid charging (V2G). This will allow the grid to draw renewable energy from cars and vans which are plugged in, with their batteries replenished when energy is cleaner at off-peak times.

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Driivz

JULY 25, 2021

In this blog we discuss how offering EV charging services can help retailers better differentiate and compete. Offering EV charging entices EV owners to visit their retail stores versus a competitor that does not offer EV charging services. Joining the eMobility Revolution.

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Driivz

AUGUST 30, 2023

Companies can reduce costs by using locally generated renewable energy, typically solar, to power EV charging instead of grid electricity. This energy can also be stored in onsite batteries for use when grid energy is most expensive. Or you can store grid energy in the batteries when it is cheap and use it to meet peak needs.

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Driivz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Naturally, EV charging networks are happy to take government money to finance their growth and expansion along highways, at gas stations and convenience stores and other destinations. Similarly, energy drawn from the battery can replace the grid when prices are peaking. But theres a snag.

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Driivz

MAY 31, 2022

Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). It requires a data connection between the EV, the charger, the charge point operator’s cloud-based charging management platform and the grid. . Demand side response reduces energy demand during times of grid stress. Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets.

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Driivz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Unmanaged EV charging is when charge points connect to the grid without any connection to management software. When EVs are plugged into unmanaged chargers, the charging session begins immediately and electricity flows to the vehicle at the maximum rate at which it can be drawn from the grid.

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Driivz

MARCH 31, 2021

Renewables provide a less expensive and eco-friendly energy source as a means to handle the growing pressure on the grid caused by multiple factors including extreme temperature fluctuations driving up demand for more electric heating and cooling. federal approval, which is highly likely under President Biden’s push for clean energy.

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Driivz

MARCH 26, 2025

Fuel retailers and convenience store operators stand to capitalize on the growing EV sales with EV charging services. Quick-service convenience stores and gas stations have an immediate competitive advantage owing to their prime locations along busy travel corridors, existing clientele, and rewards/loyalty programs already in use.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, in the big picture, environmental gains from EVs may be offset by stressing the grid. Smart energy management is a software solution that uses algorithms and operational tools to balance energy supply coming from the grid with demand for energy used by the EV charging infrastructure. What is smart energy management?

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Every time the charge-discharge process is repeated, the battery loses a little of its capacity to store and generate power. It allows cars to get charged from a power grid and the battery to charge the grid back. The composition and structure of today’s batteries allow this process to be repeated for an extended period.

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Driivz

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Given the higher draw on the electric grid that will come from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, smart energy management will be even more important in the coming years. Smart energy management works by optimizing the use of existing grid capacity.

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Driivz

JANUARY 14, 2025

They are spread throughout the country, have direct connection to the power grid, and store and transfer sensitive information. For example, a bad actor could remotely initiate charging sessions and alter energy profiles to provide more energy for EV charging than the grid can handle.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our roads and electric grid, let alone consumers, just aren't ready as fast as the current administration wants," explained one respondent. Many stores also don’t want to shell out large sums to refit their facilities in the manner some automakers claim would be mandatory if they want proper EV allocation.

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It does this by optimizing the use of existing grid capacity, flattening the energy demand curve and balancing use of electricity across all chargers at a facility. Smart energy management can also integrate grid power supplies with onsite renewable energy — typically solar panels — and local battery storage.

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Driivz

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For the first time, charging stations started turning a profit , and DC fast charging became profitable for retailers and grocery stores. Widespread Adoption of AI & Predictive Analytics AI algorithms analyze real-time data to optimize EV charging networks, balance grid demand, and improve the driver experience.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With a flexible back-end system that also supports open standards for grid and intra-network connectivity and APIs for legacy applications, EVSPs can support multiple types of locations and business models. Wrapping Things Up: Addressing Grid Challenges with Energy Management. A Word About Charger Uptime.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While solar panels will invariably help to reduce the grid electricity consumption of any household, typically only 45% of self-generated renewable energy is consumed. It can even be paired with a domestic battery device to store self-generated energy for use during the evenings. In result? Embracing the future.

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Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But that will require building smart EV charging depots that can manage charging and manage energy consumption , for example staggering charging and balancing loads to avoid overloading the local grid. Sources of clean and renewable energy from solar and wind are increasingly being integrated into the grid by utilities around the world.

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Driivz

JANUARY 30, 2023

At the site, campus, or micro-grid level, smart energy management integrates energy from the grid, renewable sources, and locally stored energy while balancing charging loads to avoid peak demand charges. Similarly, CPOs and EMSPs rely on interoperability across charging networks with EV roaming.

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My Energi

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With sustainability continuing to rise up the national agenda, homeowners are increasingly looking to reduce their carbon footprint, lower their energy bills and reduce reliance on grid energy. As such, it’s not unusual to see users exporting surplus energy to the grid and buying it back (at a far more expensive rate) when they need it most.

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