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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Demand response programs are an increasingly popular and inventive ways for utilities to ensure grid stability during peak usage. Whenever the grid usage is at its peak, the utility notifies the customer of a demand response event. V2G, where the “G” stands for “grid”, re-directs power from the EV back to the grid.

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It’s 2010 – Are YOU Ready for The Greenius Decade?

Creative Greenius

Inspired by President Obama’s election and the collapse of the ponzi scheme economy, I decided to work full time, pro bono, on the issues I cared about most – climate change, renewable energy, energy conservation and sustainability. The Greenius Decade is all about V2G, the smart grid and the smart garage.

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The Bright Future of EV Charging

EV Match

Researchers at Cornell University are working on a similar road for the US, but instead of coils, they are utilizing metal plates under a specified “charging lane” for drivers to switch into when they need some juice. Traveling off the grid? Mobile Charging.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. In addition to Smart Grid City, another major EV/V2G initiative is unfolding.

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The Reality of Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Building Computing Energy Gadgets Investing Smart Grid Transportation Travel ADVERTISEMENT Books that Matter Know Your Eco-Labels Hurray for the Bad Economy! You could leave Los Angeles and drive to Baker, stop and have a meal while the car recharges, and have plenty of juice to make it to your hotel in Vegas.

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There’s a Queue Coming for Tesla Charging, and That’s OK

Cars That Think

A report from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) outlines major challenges in harmonizing every aspect of juice bars for cars: Stations, networks, vehicles and the grid itself. The physical plug interface isn't the only automotive version of Beta vs. VHS. President Bidens' newly passed, $1.2

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing! As well as supporting the local economy, there’s normally a lot less packaging involved and the produce is often fresher! Upcycle and recycling projects. Upcycle and recycle projects ideas to try during #thegreenreset. Amazing right?! 10 Choose Local.

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