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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

Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) are facing significant demands for new connections because of decarbonisation. Costs associated with connecting to networks can be prohibitive for investment in public charging (more on that below in Part B.2 EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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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. Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters.

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

Driivz

But whether or not utilities own and operate EV charging infrastructure, they will benefit from smart charging and energy management. . Smart EV charging uses chargers that communicate with a management platform via a data connection. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

MyEVOnline

Do you own an EV to reduce the impact of carbon emission on our planet? If yes, then there is a chance that you might have heard about bidirectional chargers. For this purpose, you either have an AC-DC converter inside the EV or a built-in converter inside the charger. Are you eco-conscious and want to live a greener lifestyle?

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

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s 2023 Draft Advice to inform the strategic direction of the Government’s second emissions reduction plan (draft advice) says around 15% of households lack a dedicated car park, and these people will need public facilities.3 Any changes to institutional arrangements should not come at the expense of delivery.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver. EV smart charging lets you monitor, manage, and adjust energy consumption.