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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

Charged EVs

Emporia Energy, which makes an energy management system for homes and small businesses, has launched a new smart Level 2 charger, and plans to offer bidirectional capability soon. What if we could use new technology to deliver a real-time energy management system for small commercial and residential at a really attractive price point?

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

Drive Electric

The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. 2 There are issues that need to be addressed around at-home charging including the adoption of smart charging, retrofitting apartment buildings, safety rules etc.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

This includes smart EV charging and energy management technologies that utilities can leverage to help manage charging, balance grid loads, and transform EVs from a grid liability to a grid asset. . Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. Vehicle and charger manufacturers need to provide hardware support for V2G.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

Sustainability, or “going green,” is the responsible use of environmental resources so that future generations will have enough to meet their needs. As the TV commercials like to remind us, ‘this the season for giving a new car to that special person in your life’. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

Driivz

The Difference Between Smart Charging and Managed Charging “ Smart charging ” and “managed charging” are often used interchangeably, but in fact these terms refer to different sets of capabilities. Smart charging refers to the level of technology in the charger hardware itself.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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 in Commercial and Industrial Buildings. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). What are the Benefits of Smart EV Charging?

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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.