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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

Project engineers and designers have a growing need to respond to increased demand for EV charging stations, as well as a growing awareness that electric vehicles should be charged with affordable, clean energy in order to reduce carbon emissions. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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Vacation Rental EV Charging: EVmatch Is Here to Help!

EV Match

Additionally, a recent survey of nearly 1,600 JuiceBox EV charger customers conducted by Enel X found that a staggering 81% of respondents shared that access to Level 2 EV charging influences their travel plans and decisions. Buy a compatible smart charger. Fortunately, you can now do this easily with EVmatch.

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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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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. It enables bi-directional charging and the two-way flow of energy between EVs, smart chargers, and the grid.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. The post How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It’s also possible to take advantage of public charging stations or charging programs offered by certain retail stores.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

Wallbox

Goes without saying: keep your car clean. Make sure to clean your car and wash your hands thoroughly before and after each drive. Always charge at home when possible as your home charger is less likely to carry germs from other people. You might still want to clean the charging station before and after usage with disinfectants.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

MyEVOnline

Smart charging allows you to control your EV charging by connecting it to a smart device. Hence, you can manage the charging time and rate by using data connections between the smart charger and the EV. Consequently, EVs have a massive potential for propagating clean energy and help us reduce global warming.

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