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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

Green Car Congress

Today’s plan sets out how we will work with Ofgem and industry to kickstart the market for smart charging, which we are backing up with £16 million in innovation funding. —Energy and Climate Minister Graham Stuart. This will let people take control of their energy usage, in the most convenient and low-cost way.

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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

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century.

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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

The intent of decarbonization is to reduce the impact of human activity on our planet’s climate in order to slow global warming. Projections show that to meet climate goals, we need to reduce emissions by about 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. BEVs fueled by a fully renewable grid go down to 41 g CO2/km.

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

Driivz

The primary goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, ultimately, contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change on the planet. The total emission reduction from electrification also depends on the source of the electricity that is powering EVs, and that depends on location. But again, location matters.

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What is Fleet Electrification?

Driivz

If zero-carbon, renewable resources are used to generate electricity, electrification can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation, building and industrial sectors, which make up 65% of all US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Q2 2022, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the total market, an increase from 5.3%

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability and Electric Vehicles in Smart Cities: A Deep Dive Environmental sustainability is a crucial aspect of the role played by electric vehicles (EVs) in the development of smart cities.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. The scale of this transition cannot be underestimated.

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