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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

The most sustainable option for a Christmas tree is to buy or rent a live potted tree with roots and replant it after the holidays. If this is not a practical option, buying a real tree rather than an artificial one is the greenest choice. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way. Sustainable Christmas trees.

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

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When wind and sun are plentiful, excess clean energy can be stored in the batteries of EVs that are parked and connected to smart chargers. It enables bi-directional charging and the two-way flow of energy between EVs, smart chargers, and the grid.

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

My Energi

From new locations popping up on an almost daily basis, to more superfast chargers being fitted than at any other time, it’ll be easier than ever to charge your car ‘on-the-go’. Think ahead and make sure you don’t have to buy twice – it’s a false economy. Charging as a Service (CaaS) is therefore expected to grow in 2023.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging? Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

Charged EVs

I spent 25 years buying and selling commodities, primarily focusing on North American energy—natural gas, crude oil, and then some electricity. And you don’t need a bidirectional charger or a battery to take advantage of that? We have smart plugs that will turn on all smart appliances. Shawn: Correct. Shawn: Correct.

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