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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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However, with many car OEMs recently dropping prices and offering more choice and improved performance, full electric vehicles are on the verge of leaving their eco niche of environmentally aware and socially responsible buyers, illustrated by car OEMs such as BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen investing heavily in electrification.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid. That’s one way.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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BMW i3 42 153 27.5 Secondly, tax incentives and rebates from the government can significantly reduce the initial investment cost. For instance, the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in the United States allows homeowners to deduct a percentage of the installation cost from their taxes. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services. Earlier post.).

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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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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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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Polestar 4 now on-sale as mid-sized electric SUV targets Tesla Model Y

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AC charging takes about 11 hours on a three-phase connection (or 5.5 The Polestar 4 also comes with Google Assistant and maps as well as connectivity to the Google Play store to give access to third-party apps. hours with the 22kW charger) or more like 15 hours on a 7.4kW wallbox. Polestar 4 does not have a rear window.

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