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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Muratori noted that might be true in the future, but not necessarily.

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

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The technology is enabled as OnStar receives a signal from PJM Interconnection that shows the percentage of available renewable energy on the grid. Data from this forecast is downloaded to the OnStar cloud, or Advanced Telematics Operating Management System (ATOMS). Renewables in the US grid. was conventional hydropower.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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WattTime, founded in 2014, provides information to everyone from power utilities to individual users on the best forecasted times to pull electricity from the grid for the smallest carbon footprint. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X. Toyota also offers PHEV vehicle options with the Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime.

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Zigbee Alliance and SAE International collaborate on Zigbee Smart Energy for plug-in vehicles

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They intend for their efforts to make ZigBee Smart Energy the preferred technology supporting plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and enabling essential vehicle to grid (V2G) communication and power capabilities. It also provides the control functions necessary to safely manage the charging of PEVs while maintaining grid integrity.

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Gallup, EC develop globally consistent, harmonized Degree of Urbanization variable

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They have applied this definition to an estimated global population grid, thereby creating a single, consistent definition of urbanization that could be applied uniformly to any specific geographic area.

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NREL: battery second use offsets EV expense, improves grid stability; recommendations

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are identifying battery second use (B2U) strategies capable of offsetting vehicle expenses while improving utility grid stability. B2U Repurposing Cost Calculator.

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Download eBook: How can managed EV charging protect the distribution grid? – Charged EVs

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EV growth will require utilities to upgrade some grid infrastructure, but managed charging programs can enable them to do so more strategically and affordably. Download the eBook to learn more. The post Download eBook: How can managed EV charging protect the distribution grid?

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