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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

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We want to make smart charging an easier choice for drivers of electric vehicles, whether that is charging on the driveway, at the workplace, or parked on the street. Today’s plan sets out how we will work with Ofgem and industry to kickstart the market for smart charging, which we are backing up with £16 million in innovation funding.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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

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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.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. Back-end/infrastructure software – “behind the scenes” software stacks are essential to the successful operation, evolution and growth of the EV marketplace.

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

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Future-proofing capabilities include: Configurability to support changing business processes API-based support for your existing business management applications, other solutions, or your own custom-developed tools Vendor-agnostic support for the full range of charger types Open support for industry protocols and standards , such as OCPP 2.0.1

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

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With cloud-based software, the solution provider is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the platform, supporting industry protocols and standards , and adopting technology advancements and industry innovations as they become available, like vehicle-to-grid ( V2G ) and bidirectional charging. Insights and optimization.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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As the makeup of a fleet shifts more to EVs, smart energy management can ensure that your depot has the energy required for charging by integrating onsite battery storage and renewables like onsite solar panels. At the same time, more EV charger manufacturers will bring V2G-capable equipment to market, helping to lower costs.

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