Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2012

IBM has teamed with ESB ecars to implement a fully integrated smarter charging IT system that will help manage electric vehicle public charge points, which are being rolled out across Ireland by ESB ecars. This project is bolstered by Ireland’s energy policy to increase sustainable energy use in the transportation sector by 2020.

Ireland

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. This stretch, called Iris, will link Iceland to Ireland.

Engine

Cars That Think

JANUARY 25, 2023

The message above was sent through the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Newfoundland and Ireland, way back in 1858. Fast forward to 2014: The bottom of the ocean is home to nearly 300 communications cables, connecting countries and providing internet communications around the world. References M.

Wind

Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Because there’s no grid connection, the platforms will basically operate as small, isolated power grids and therefore have to handle any sudden surges in power.

Wind

Cars That Think

MARCH 6, 2024

Goldstein: Oh, that’s interesting because the—I mean, where I was going with that connection to legislation is that—I think what Bob found in the EV transition is that the knowledge base of the people who are charged with making decisions about regulations is pretty small. So this was an official government goal. And it bundles up.

Power

Driivz

JANUARY 26, 2025

Multiple EVs charging simultaneously can significantly strain local power grids, potentially causing power outages, voltage fluctuations, and grid instability, particularly during peak hours. There are four plug connector types commonly used in the U.S.: Load demand.

Charging