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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. trillion in capital, operations, and maintenance costs by 2035. As energy expert Chris Nelder noted at a National Academy EV workshop , “vehicle-to-grid is not really a thing, at least not yet.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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The project survey will include identifying barriers to standardizing, researching methods to implement battery system standards, and recommending potential paths to the commercial adoption of battery standards. This project includes $150,000 in match funding from San Diego Gas & Electric.

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

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A CPO may start with a smaller-scope network but quickly install new charge points in an expanding geographical footprint, which can cause performance issues and high maintenance costs — particularly if hampered by aging chargers. Scalability Scalability is critical to keep up with the rapidly expanding growth of the EV market.

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Is Exponential EV Adoption in the U.S. an Expensive Headache for Utilities or an Opportunity for New Revenue?

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Grid congestion is imminent If we look at the big picture, EV charging only accounts for about 4% of total demand for electricity; not something for utilities to be alarmed about. With over 123,000 public and semi-public charging stations in the Netherlands, the grid is already experiencing severe congestion.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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During peak times, energy can also be supplanted by onsite storage and even from other vehicles using V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology. MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. MYTH 2: EV drivers suffer from range anxiety.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. Energy Management – optimal EV charging through advanced algorithms, smart grid access, use of local renewables, and demand-side response.

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How to Prevent a Power Outage From Becoming a Crisis

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There are technical reasons that contributed to faster repairs in Manhattan, but in general the neighborhoods that waited the longest to have their power restored tended to be poorer and less white. And it slowed urgent repair and maintenance of the power grid, with work crews having to practice social distancing due to the pandemic.