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Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

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Well, when an EV is charged, AC (alternating current) electricity from the grid is converted to DC (direct current) electricity, the kind that can be used by a car. This means that they can handle the electrical conversion back from DC to AC. This is done using data connections between the EV and the charger.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. Some €600 million is to be invested in expanding the use of renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power. (At MW of DC power to 7.6 MW of AC power connected to VW’s substation. Volkswagen sustainability targets.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Within the EU, it cites examples from France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014. Promote alternatives to high capacity public DC charging. All three regions have established targets for EV registrations.

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