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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

Green Car Congress

and the Tokyo Institute of Technology are developing a smart charging system to exploit wind power produced at night to charge electric vehicles. Power companies buy windmill electricity generated during the daytime and resell it to households, factories and buildings. Mitsubishi Corp.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

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.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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).

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

Driivz

The enabling technology for turning EVs into grid assets is V2X and, specifically, vehicle-to-grid (V2G). It enables bi-directional charging and the two-way flow of energy between EVs, smart chargers, and the grid. The battery can “tell” the grid how much power is available in its battery.

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

Australian Government Funds $105m for EV Fleets. Fleets not only buy vehicles but (some) must sell them long before they’re out of commission. Shifting fleets to electric means also boosting the number of EVs in the second-hand car market. It was also deeply discounted due to a grant encouraging improved sustainability.

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What Is Range Anxiety and How Can Drivers Avoid It?

EV Connect

For EV drivers, there are a few tips to ensure that fear does not become a reality. Let’s take a look at how to avoid range anxiety, or rather, maximize EV range. Buy for Your Needs It may sound obvious, but fitting your electric car to your individual needs is one of the best ways to avoid range anxiety.

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

Drive Electric

2 Smart charging will help make the most of New Zealand’s existing electricity infrastructure and avoid unnecessary capital investment, by helping manage peak demand. It is critical that measures are taken to support widespread adoption of ‘smart chargers’ in parallel with the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs).