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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . Progress in EV adoption.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle.

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Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software

Driivz

With more than 19 countries passing the 5% tipping point in EV sales, including much of Europe and now the U.S., we are at the threshold of mass EV adoption. In 2022, eight years after Norway crossed the tipping point, EVs accounted for 79% of new passenger car registrations. Consider Norway. and ISO 15118.20.

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ClipperCreek and Silver Spring Join PGE and EPRI in EV Smart Charging Pilot

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a producer of plug-in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and partner Silver Spring Networks, a provider of smart grid solutions, are participating in a plug-in electric vehicle (EV) pilot program sponsored by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

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Electrifying School Buses

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As with most EVs, the cost of operating a gas-powered vehicle is simply higher than that of operating an electric one. Electric buses have no oil to change, spark plugs to check, or emission guidelines that regulate them. This makes them perfect targets for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration. . Benefits of electric over diesel.

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

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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.