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

Driivz

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. Stored energy is discharged from EV batteries at peak demand or when renewable energy availability is reduced.

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

My Energi

Most trends come and go, but it’s safe to say that the future of transport is electric. Think ahead and make sure you don’t have to buy twice – it’s a false economy. The idea behind V2G is the opportunity to store energy in the EV battery and return it to the grid in times of peak demand.

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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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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. has no EV chargers in its five-story indoor parking garage. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. The other challenge was where to charge the EV.