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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? Our grid is changing, and so must the way we operate it.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Also, they typically charge during the day, when a greater quantity of solar energy is powering the grid. The study’s analysis showed those concerns are overstated, noting it found no statistical difference between the two technologies for ride-hailing companies. —Alan Jenn.

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Electric cars cleaner than any gas-only car for 97 percent of U.S. drivers

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But unless they're charged entirely on renewable energy—still statistically unlikely today—there are emissions associated with generating the electricity used to charge their batteries. Electric cars have no tailpipe emissions when running.

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Two-way charging is becoming increasingly popular among EV owners

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Liu, whose business in Shaanxi province often operates beyond the reach of power grids, plugs a hairdryer-like charger into his hybrid electric car, a sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD Co. It’s not just a cleaner, cheaper way to get around; it’s also a power source for everyday life and emergencies.

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IBM and EKZ partner to make plug-in charging more convenient with new smartphone application

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This near real-time information will also help utility providers better manage power grid loads during peak charging times. According to the latest statistics available, approximately 55.6% With this project we can show how electric vehicles can create a balance between supply and demand for smarter energy grids.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Grid Development Two factors are crucial to the expansion of a nationwide grid that can meet the needs of future EV drivers. A Lot Forbes - Growing EV Adoption: The Solution Already on The Road Bureau of Labor Statistics - Charging into the future: the transition to electric vehicles : Beyond the Numbers.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. Ready to help the national transition to a cleaner future? In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% The future is electric.