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Electric Cars & Costs to the Grid

Green Energy Consumers

As more and more people switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs), we hear a lot of questions along the lines of “can the grid handle it?” will we have enough clean energy resources to supply all the kilowatt-hours of electricity those EVs will need?), and sometimes it’s about costs.

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Fiat Chrysler and Italian grid operator Terna partner on V2G trials

Green Car Congress

The CEO and General Manager of Terna, Luigi Ferraris, and the Chief Operating Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in EMEA, Pietro Gorlier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint trialing of sustainable mobility services and technologies such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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EnergyHub & Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid and Improve EV Ownership Experience

CleanTechnica EVs

A direct integration with EnergyHub’s platform enables Toyota and Lexus drivers to take advantage of certain utility programs designed to reduce the cost of charging for EV customers, while helping utilities.

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Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them

Baua Electric

ABB electric vehicle charging station; via ABB. A new study shows that drivers of electric cars are saving everyone billions of dollars on their monthly electricity bills — even the people who don’t drive EVs! Because of this, EVs have helped apply downward pressure on rates. SYNAPSE ENERGY ECONOMICS, INC.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

– Self-Sufficient: Solar power eliminates the need for cumbersome extension cords and provides off-grid independence. Traditional lead-acid batteries are a popular choice given their cost, but modern lithium-ion variants offer extended lifespans, improved efficiency, greater energy density and storage capacity. Contact us now!

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Do Electric Vehicles Actually Cut Utility Costs?

CleanTechnica EVs

Does increasing the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the grid actually result in lower utility costs for all customers? That is just what a recently revised study found. The study shows that EV users are not receiving subsidies from other customers and that, in fact, they are driving prices down.