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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Energy Management – optimal EV charging through advanced algorithms, smart grid access, use of local renewables, and demand-side response. Tools for Fleets and Commercial/Industrial Buildings – vertical-specific tools to manage and optimize EV charging for fleets and in commercial/industrial buildings.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

Driivz

Installing and operating EV charging stations offers businesses and owners of commercial and industrial buildings a winning proposition. EV charging itself creates a new “green” revenue opportunity. Renewable energy can also be under-utilized when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, but demand is lower than supply.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

Decarbonization efforts focus on replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon or no-carbon energy sources for the transportation, electricity generation, industry, agriculture, commercial (buildings and cooling/heating), and residential sectors. BEVs fueled by a fully renewable grid go down to 41 g CO2/km. Why is Decarbonization Critical?

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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% in Q1 and a record high.

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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

The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. We would make the following additional points: E-mobility, by definition, depends on affordable and reliable renewable electricity. We have more than 70 members from the sector.