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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

Green Car Congress

Microsoft Hohm is an Internet-based application, built on top of Azure, Microsoft’s new cloud-computing operating system, that provides consumers with personalized energy saving recommendations. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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).

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What is EV Billing?

Driivz

Service providers must optimize the EV charging customer journey and cost by offering a variety of personalized, simple billing plans and payment methods that meet drivers’ needs and expectations. Attractive subscription offers for EV charging also help boost customer retention. Gaining the Competitive Edge .

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

Driivz

EV smart charging and energy management This capability uses data and algorithms to determine when and how an EV plugged into a smart charger will receive power. International operators will also need support for multiple currencies and tariffs. and ISO 15118.20.

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

Driivz

The enabling technology for turning EVs into grid assets is V2X and, specifically, vehicle-to-grid (V2G). It enables bi-directional charging and the two-way flow of energy between EVs, smart chargers, and the grid. The battery can “tell” the grid how much power is available in its battery.

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ICNC 2023 – The Year of Plug&Charge

Driivz

It’s up to all those who attended ICNC, whether in person or virtually, to understand consumer sentiment, and address it until EVs become so commonplace that they will simply be referred to as “cars,” like the vehicles most people are still driving today.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

Last-Mile Connectivity: Electric vehicles, particularly electric bikes and scooters, contribute to efficient last-mile connectivity within smart cities. By offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips, EVs help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles for every commute, minimizing congestion in city centers.