Electric, EV Smart, Grid and Solar

RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2023

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are portfolios comprising hundreds or thousands of households and businesses that offer the latent potential of their electric vehicles (EVs), smart thermostats, appliances, batteries, solar arrays, and additional energy assets to support the grid. Inform and shape policy development.

General Motors

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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The PNNL technology tells a vehicle’s battery charger when to start and stop charging based upon existing conditions on the electrical grid. has licensed smart charging controller technology developed at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for incorporation into its charging station equipment.

Smart Charger

Smart Charger EV Smart Grid Power Grid

The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

MAY 10, 2022

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging.

Grid

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Then use that stored energy to charge EVs during peak times.

Fleet

Fleet Grid Charging EV Smart

A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. The beating heart of EV charging lies in the software and management systems that enable this dynamic market. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle.

Charging

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

Driivz

AUGUST 30, 2023

In that case, the electricity consumed by EV charging will show up on the property’s monthly bill. The good news is that smart EV charging and energy management software can control EV charging energy consumption and save on electricity bills. What is smart EV charging and energy management?

Energy

Energy Building Charging Grid

The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

MAY 31, 2022

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).

EV Smart

EV Smart Charging Energy Grid

What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

JUNE 22, 2022

Decarbonization efforts focus on replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon or no-carbon energy sources for the transportation, electricity generation, industry, agriculture, commercial (buildings and cooling/heating), and residential sectors. What is the Role of Electric Vehicles in Decarbonizing Transportation?

CO2

CO2 Grid Transportation Carbon

What is Electrification of Transportation?

Driivz

MARCH 1, 2022

For the transportation sector, electrification means replacing fossil fuels with electricity as the means of powering light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and buses. Sounds simple, but it’s more complicated than just replacing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs).

Transportation

Transportation CO2 Grid Fleet

The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introduction In the era of rapid urbanization and sustainable development, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) plays a pivotal role in shaping smart cities. The integration of EVs aligns with the global imperative to mitigate climate change and reduce the environmental footprint of urban transportation.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical

Smart Charging Electric Vehicles and the Flexibility Market

Driivz

APRIL 18, 2021

Implementing USEF enables large-scale deployment of smart energy grids. Then, the “flexibility” is aggregated to critical mass, reducing grid stress and congestion, eliminating the need for expensive grid upgrades, and preventing utilities from having to buy power from other energy providers at high-demand prices.

Market

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What is Smart Energy Management

Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

More than 10 million electric cars were on the world’s roads in 2020 and while overall new car registrations fell during the pandemic, global EV car sales share rose 70% to a record 4.6%. At the same time, EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. In fact, they do.

Energy

Energy Grid Charging Store

What is Smart Energy Management

Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

More than 10 million electric cars were on the world’s roads in 2020 and while overall new car registrations fell during the pandemic, global EV car sales share rose 70% to a record 4.6%. At the same time, EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. In fact, they do.

Energy

Energy Grid Charging Store

Electrifying School Buses

Noodoe

JANUARY 7, 2022

Electric School Buses in the US are a hot conversation. To get a real view of what it’s all about, it’s worthwhile to take a look at why schools are starting to go electric, how an electric bus fleet actually operates, and who’s manufacturing electric school buses. Benefits of electric over diesel. Operation Cost.

Fleet

Fleet DC Charging Grid

5 Things EV Drivers Want in 2023 from the EV Charging Industry

Driivz

JANUARY 24, 2023

The number of electric vehicle (EV) drivers on the road today is growing faster than anticipated. EV sales in 2022 accounted for roughly 10% of the global auto market , with the 7.8 million EVs sold worldwide, representing a 68% increase over 2021. There are other steps EV charging operators can take to stay “green.”

Industrial

Industrial Industry Charging Renewable

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RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

What is Decarbonization?

What is Electrification of Transportation?

The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Smart Charging Electric Vehicles and the Flexibility Market

What is Smart Energy Management

What is Smart Energy Management

Electrifying School Buses

5 Things EV Drivers Want in 2023 from the EV Charging Industry

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