Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

The Hyundai Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 that I recently tested—a pair of wildly impressive, high-design EVs—take a different approach to solving range anxiety: an 800-volt battery architecture that delivers some of the fastest charging in the EV game, and unheard of at these price levels.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Some observers thought V2G could prevent the kinds of price spikes and rolling blackouts then plaguing the Golden State. Electricity is a commodity that is bought and sold, and yet unlike most other commodities, it cannot easily be stored. Once electricity is generated and passes into the grid, it is typically used almost immediately.

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EV Match

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Over time, these costs can stack up, especially if charging is taking place during peaking pricing hours. Networked chargers enable access controls for specific user types, and management software, such as EVmatch’s platform, allows owners to set schedules and prices for distinct user groups (e.g. guests versus the general public).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts.

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