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Choosing the best EV charger for your electric car

Green Charging

Your vehicle’s charging cable is either tethered to the charger through a fixed connection or untethered through a type 1 or type 2 socket. The vast majority of new EVs are now using type 2 chargers. Perhaps the reason why car owners opt for this type of charger connection is its longevity and fast speed 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

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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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

Driivz

The proposal also calls for all new public EV charging stations in Europe to be digitally connected and capable of smart charging. The specific smart charging capabilities called for include: . Chargers must have a user interface and be able to: . Send and receive information via a communications network .

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

Wallbox

While there may be a lot of general information out there on how to stay safe and help curb the spread of COVID-19, little has been shared in the way of guidelines for EV owners specifically. Always read the owner’s manual first for specific battery maintenance information. Maintaining the EV’s battery.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

GE and Nissan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly research “smart charging&# stations. For more information, read the article: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

Driivz

Unmanaged EV charging is when charge points connect to the grid without any connection to management software. When EVs are plugged into unmanaged chargers, the charging session begins immediately and electricity flows to the vehicle at the maximum rate at which it can be drawn from the grid.

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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 Communication: Take New Zealanders on the journey with the information they need.

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