Cars That Think

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The transformer shortage touches utilities, homeowners, businesses, rail systems, EV charging stationsanyone needing a grid connection. Their innovations could make this critical piece of infrastructure not only more resistant to supply chain weaknesses, but also better suited to the power grids of the future.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

Another concern associated with EVs is that they could increase emissions of criteria pollutants like SO 2 and NO x because power plants are believed to be the largest contributor to China’s SO 2. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008. and NO x emissions. Credit: ACS, Huo et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2021

The outlook for the power mix varies significantly across the globe, with renewables contributing 71% in Western Europe by 2030 compared to 35% in the US, 38% in China and 27% in India. As countries look to accelerate this transition, the modernization of power grids and integration of energy storage will also be increasingly important.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

At present the two countries’ grids are linked only by low-capacity lines. Power grids will have to be substantially upgraded throughout Europe before more renewable energy can be used, Siemens says. In non-overhead systems, losses would be very high due to the charging and discharging of the cable capacities.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

In addition to standard charge and quick charge option, Renault also highlighted the exclusive “Quickdrop” system for battery switching at an exchange station such as that being developed by Better Place. They are charged by means of an extendible cable located behind the Renault logo at the front. Charging and Quickdrop.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

In motor mode the power electronics use high-power transistors to convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into 3-phase alternating current (AC). In generator mode, meanwhile, the alternating current is rectified for charging the battery. This maximum phase current of the power electronics is limited in the e-up!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The collaboration aims to power EVs in California with clean energy, and generate cleaner air in the state by leveraging the latest biodigester technology to create renewable energy by capturing methane from manure to feed back into the power grid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

To help California mitigate its ever-growing wildfires, this year CalSEED has included companies that are innovating in technologies that will build wildfire resiliency into the grid. Topolonet Corporation is developing a software solution for real-time and accurate topology identification and state estimation of the transmission power grid.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

The first—“ Electric Vehicle Benefits and Costs in the United States ”—shows that the benefits of vehicle electrification vary based on vehicle type; driving style; climate; how supplying electricity is generated; and time of charge. Further, drivers should not be encouraged to charge at night in coal-heavy regions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? , is based on a research collaboration between a team of engineers from Ricardo and National Grid, the operator of the high voltage electricity transmission system within Great Britain (GB).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

The adoption of climate-friendly Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiatives will both foster and promote economic security and prosperity. Smart infrastructure will be eco-friendly. Smart infrastructure will also be safer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

This program seeks to develop revolutionary new storage systems that provide energy, cost, and cycle life comparable to pumped hydropower, but which are modular and can be widely implemented at any location across the power grid. Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology (ADEPT).

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This advantage remains true even when considering the electricity utilized for charging EVs. However, the production of electricity for EV charging can result in carbon emissions, depending on the energy source. By entering a zip code, users can understand the specific energy sources powering their local area.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

The pack enables a range of about 160 km / 100 miles on a single charge, depending on conditions (FTP72 cycle range is calculated to be 240 km / 150 miles in simulation). An intelligent battery management system helps achieve this range largely independently of external climatic conditions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Grid-Scale Rampable Intermittent Dispatchable Storage (GRIDS). GRIDS seeks to develop revolutionary modular storage systems that provide the energy, cost, and lifecycle of pumped hydropower, and can be widely implemented across the power grid. Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology (ADEPT).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The US electric grid is experiencing something of a mid-life crisis. It’s not just that the nation’s power system is aging; it was designed and built with the presumption of a stable climate and a centralized, unidirectional flow of electricity. But that premise is quickly changing.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Lever 1 looks at the speed at which fossil fuel-powered cars need to be replaced by electric cars but points out that this alone will not be enough. Second, build out renewable energy supply to global grids that enable EVs to reach their full potential through green charging.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 24, 2022

As the costs of climate change and the price of oil both become too high to bear, auto manufacturers will shift more of their vehicle fleets to electric. As it stands, the power grid is already run-down and outdated , built for the electric loads of a century ago, not for modern life. OpenADR can even turn fleet into an asset.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

Pending on a final investment decision the largest battery storage will be built at the Vattenfall wind farm Pen y Cymoedd (230 MW) in South Wales—a 22 MW storage facility, which will help to support the stability of the country-wide power grid in the UK as part of the so-called EFR (Enhanced Frequency Response) service.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. What is the most effective charging infrastructure for such vehicles?

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Field-Focused Load-Leveled Dynamic Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles - $1,425,000. Cornell University seeks to develop a breakthrough wireless charging system for stationary and dynamic charging of electric vehicles (EVs), with significant improvements compared with state-of-the-art solutions. Stanford University.

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

The study found that PHEVs may result in a reduction of the overall expense of owning a vehicle and, with the help of smart-grid technologies, eliminate harmful vehicle emissions by up to 50 percent. The study looked at how adding PHEVs to the road could affect the electric power grid depending on when and where the cars were charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new zinc-polyiodide redox flow battery offering more than two times the energy density of the next-best flow battery used to store renewable energy and support the power grid. c) Typical charge–discharge curves at 1.5?M b) CV of 0.085?M

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Why is Smart EV Charging Important?

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EV Connect

JULY 18, 2022

During summer, especially in very warm climates, it’s important to take into account the increased toll on the power grid due to powering air conditioners. That’s why power companies and infrastructure often implement demand response systems. This is where effective EV charging station demand response comes in.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 31, 2023

Take power-grid transformers. These essential voltage-converting components are designed to cool down at night, when power consumption is typically low. Quite a lot, it turns out.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

The project, which will convert six Ford Escape Hybrids to PHEVs equipped with V2G technology so each can charge and discharge power to and from the grid, is one of the nation’s first real-world demonstrations of the emerging technology. The project is a joint collaboration between Xcel Energy ; Hybrids Plus Inc. V2Green Inc.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

The grid today could handle many millions of EVs charging late at night when rates are lowest. The garage studies the integration of the electric vehicle into the power grid system where it either charges or discharges to accommodate the owner’s electricity needs. He even knows what a plug-in hybrid is.&#.

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Setec Powerr

APRIL 10, 2024

Given the heavy reliance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on electricity, ensuring the reliability and affordability of power is paramount. With extreme weather events becoming the new normal, large-scale and prolonged power outages are becoming increasingly common. However, the current situation is not always ideal.

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Driivz

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

EV Charging and Energy Management Solution. Driving Climate Recharge. ” John ByrneHead of EV Solutions, ESB “Charging EVs on a massive scale, in a sustainable way within the limits of the existing power grid, can only be […]

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Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2022

Volkswagen will partner with bp to launch a strategic partnership to roll out up to 4,000 fast-charging electric vehicle charge points in Germany and the United Kingdom within the next two years. EV drivers are able to charge in safe, well-lit stations that have food and drinks and other convenience features.

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