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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

Upfront cost remains an obstacle to fleet electrification According to a recent survey , upfront cost is the most significant obstacle to adopting EVs in fleets. Fleet operators have to purchase EVs, purchase, install and manage depot EV charging infrastructure, retrain drivers, and transition maintenance staff.

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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).

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff. The other challenge was where to charge the EV. One was affordability.

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EV Charging for Apartments and Condos

Noodoe

As EVs become more mainstream, more and more renters are going electric. What are their options for EV charging at their apartment or condo? Does it make sense for multi-family buildings to install EV charging stations? EV chargers are good for the bottom line. Then, they can buy another! Choosing a Charger.