Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

IBM Research has teamed with EKZ, the electricity utility provider of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, on a new pilot project that will allow consumers conveniently to charge electric vehicles and monitor their energy costs, using mobile devices.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. The system has been designed to be integrated into the house energy supply chain. This approach minimizes energy waste, effectively reducing energy costs on a day-to-day basis.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In an effort to further understand and expand the possibilities of smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BMW of North America announced a second phase of its BMW ChargeForward program. Earlier post.) BMW was the first to showcase this technology in a real-world application.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2018

Under the EV Charge Network program, PG&E will pay for and build all electric service infrastructure requirements from the transformer to the EV parking space, which often accounts for 60% to 80% of the total project cost, for participating sites. PG&E will also provide a subsidy to the participant for the EV charger equipment costs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The Action Plan details concrete actions that state agencies are taking to help accelerate the market for plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. Plan for and integrate peak vehicle demand for electricity into the state’s energy grid. Reduce operating costs for ZEVs. Transform fleets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). —Guido Bartels, General Manager of IBM's Global Energy and Utilities Industry. Click to enlarge.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 15, 2022

As systems develop and smart charging, power management software and demand response continue to interconnect, your place of business will save even more money and your energy grid usage will continue to become more efficient. Your local grid isn’t the only thing with an electricity limit: Your property has one, too.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 16, 2021

While many drivers recognize the benefits of driving an EV, such as the ease of low-cost home charging, some are concerned with the availability of charging stations during long road trips. The Edison Electric Institute estimates 18 million EVs will be on U.S. roads by 2030. Helping public transportation go green.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Future generations will increasingly rely on the grid to power their vehicles. Consequently, power grid stability and resilience have caught the public’s attention as the demand for electricity and energy-consuming technologies continues to rise. This promotes grid resilience using low-demand hours for EV charging power.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Map of the 100 smart grid awards. Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama announced $3.4 Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama announced $3.4 Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Driivz

MAY 31, 2022

How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. What is the Flexibility Market for Energy? . Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging?

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Blink Charging

JULY 21, 2023

Some businesses may already have the electrical infrastructure needed to install an L2 charger, making electrification even more cost-effective. In one International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) study on installation costs , the average cost of installing a single networked L2 charger was $2,836. Going to the office?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. Well take a look at these three different energy resupply methods and outline some of their strengths as well as weaknesses.

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