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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

An earlier PNNL study found America’s existing power grid could meet the needs of about 70% of all US light-duty vehicles if battery charging was managed to avoid new peaks in electricity demand. First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. and can include penalties for exceeding peak demand limits.

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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

The government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035. There needs to be further consideration given to how to enable private investment into decarbonisation initiatives that require renewable energy and connections, but where the business case may not yet be economic, because of the cost of doing so.

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What is Fleet Electrification?

Driivz

Whether it is light-duty delivery vehicles or heavy-duty trucks hauling large loads cross-country, fleet vehicles are essential to everyday life. Fleet electrification is defined as the transition of fleet vehicles from internal combustion engines (ICE) to zero-emission electric vehicles (EV). Need to Minimize Energy Costs.

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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

The health of the planet depends on government policy, technology innovation, and widespread public support working together to create a pro-climate culture, lower the cost of no-carbon energy, and accelerate decarbonization efforts to meet climate goals. . Why Is the Transport Sector Critical to Decarbonization?

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No Silent Electric Vehicles | Sound For Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicless

The cost of utilizing petrol in a traditional engine is 60% more than the cost that is required to charge an Electric Vehicle (EV) for the same amount of distance covered in a vehicle of equal size. It’s known as the THOR EV and it features more powerful acoustics with striking lights and state-of-the-art sci-fi sound effects.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

light-duty vehicle sales. Nor is it surprising, as a University of California, Berkeley study found, that homeowners purchase EVs at nearly six times the rate of renters. While the average cost per Level 2 parking space was estimated to be around $5,400, several approached $17,000 or more. The sheer number of U.S.