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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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As the makeup of a fleet shifts more to EVs, smart energy management can ensure that your depot has the energy required for charging by integrating onsite battery storage and renewables like onsite solar panels. At the same time, more EV charger manufacturers will bring V2G-capable equipment to market, helping to lower costs.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

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Local control is executed by an onsite programmable hardware controller or switch that is connected to a specified number of EV chargers as well as to the facility electric meter. This is critically important in the rapidly growing EV industry. This is critically important in the rapidly growing EV industry.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. Back-end/infrastructure software – “behind the scenes” software stacks are essential to the successful operation, evolution and growth of the EV marketplace.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

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Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) are facing significant demands for new connections because of decarbonisation. Costs associated with connecting to networks can be prohibitive for investment in public charging (more on that below in Part B.2 EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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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. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).