article thumbnail

Nissan office in France to house largest grid-integrated EV system yet

Green Car Congress

Nissan’s new regional office in France will house the largest grid-integrated electric vehicle (EV) system and second-life battery storage unit yet installed in a building, anywhere. The company hopes to extend this innovative battery technology to other major Nissan sites and facilities around the world over the next few years.

France 150
article thumbnail

Air Force tests all plug-in vehicle fleet in California; part of large DoD V2G project

Green Car Congress

Unique charging stations have been installed on LA AFB to support the vehicles’ V2G capability. The V2G project at LAAFB is one of 5 V2G project locations for the larger DoD V2G project, which also includes Joint Base and Army installations. Eaton AC (non-V2G). Click to enlarge. V2G charging station. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 281
article thumbnail

What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

These devices offer features that go beyond the capabilities of traditional thermostats, allowing users to have greater control over their home’s climate and energy consumption. These challenges can vary depending on factors such as technological advancements, user awareness, and regulatory frameworks.

Energy 52
article thumbnail

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

Green Car Congress

The VEA engines are shorter than their predecessors and use a compact common transverse installation. The T6 supercharger, supplied by Eaton, has an integrated clutch, and two rotors with four lobes with 160˚ twist. Even the XC90 T8 system with the C-ISG between engine and transmission is mounted transversely.

Volvo 150
article thumbnail

EPA finalizes strongest-ever truck rule to save billions in health & fuel costs

Baua Electric

This included a newly-formed industry group called the Heavy Duty Leadership Group , which called for rapid approval of a strong EPA rule, and each of its four participants – Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton made statements praising the final rule that EPA adopted today. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law incentivizes chargers further.

EPA 52
article thumbnail

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit. SZ (1) 6753.T

Grid 28
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

Green Car Congress

One of approximately twenty VW Golf blue e-motion prototypes under test in the United States, with Eaton’s 50kW DC Quick Charger, at Volkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory, near San Francisco. The gathering marked the introduction of Eaton’s DC quick charger ( link ), one of which is now installed at ERL. Click to enlarge.

Standards 319