article thumbnail

Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

The Charging Perks Pilot is one of several initiatives Xcel Energy is working on as part of its EV vision. This year alone, Xcel Energy has released a suite of programs to help residential and commercial customers make the transition to electric vehicles and lower certain costs.

article thumbnail

AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers. Third, the reduced cost of electricity to plug-in vehicle drivers will further improve on the cost advantage of driving on electricity as compared to gasoline.

article thumbnail

Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts.

Fleet 96
article thumbnail

EV Fleets Would Prevent Fuel Contamination

Clean Fleet Report

Though battery care and topping fluids remain standard maintenance practices to deter more significant performance issues, what issues did fuel contamination cause ICEs that would be nonexistent in EVs? This leads to inefficient use of fuel, whereas in EVs, smart systems can notify fleet drivers of changes in electrical efficiency.

Fleet 58
article thumbnail

The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

article thumbnail

A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

More advanced, smart charging stations accommodate the characteristics of different vehicle batteries, enable charging sessions and communicate with back-end/infrastructure software hosted in the cloud for more advanced capabilities. A Level 2 connector is designated SAE J1772 and is the standard for all EVs produced in North America.

article thumbnail

6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

By employing best practices in EV charging management, operators can maximize charger uptime, meet EV driver expectations for a seamless charging experience, and reduce total cost of operations (TCO). When evaluating EV charging management software platforms , look for solutions that support these best practices: 1.