Green Energy Consumers
JUNE 20, 2023
As we begin to see temperatures rise above 90°F this summer, skyrocketing demand on the power grid leads to increased fossil fuel consumption and increased wholesale prices (which ultimately get passed onto retail customers – us). Peaks” on a given summer day refers to the hour that demand was highest (for example, 6 PM).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2014
In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.
EV Connect
JANUARY 24, 2022
As the costs of climate change and the price of oil both become too high to bear, auto manufacturers will shift more of their vehicle fleets to electric. As it stands, the power grid is already run-down and outdated , built for the electric loads of a century ago, not for modern life. OpenADR can even turn fleet into an asset.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 29, 2022
That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. Packetized energy management (PEM) allows the power grid to flexibly handle a varying supply of renewable energy.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 5, 2014
million in development funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support research aimed at significantly reducing the current costs of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers and developing “smart” charging capabilities that support power grid efficiency and consumer demand. In 2012, Siemens was awarded $1.6
Setec Powerr
MAY 19, 2023
Private Pricing Policy At first glance, private pricing might seem straightforward: the cost to charge is equivalent to the cost of electricity. Private charging refers to any charging that limits access to the station. However, private charging extends beyond an individual driver charging at home.
Baua Electric
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Factors contribute to 2Wheeler Growth Affordability and Cost of Ownership: Electric two-wheelers are often more affordable than electric cars, making them an attractive option for a wide range of consumers. Additionally, the lower operating and maintenance costs of electric two-wheelers contribute to their appeal.
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