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What is V2X?

Driivz

V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. These terms designate the different destinations for the electricity drawn from the connected EV battery.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

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. Then use that stored energy to charge EVs during peak times.

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

Driivz

In the not-so-distant future, the batteries in millions of EVs can become an integral component of a renewable energy ecosystem. When wind and sun are plentiful, excess clean energy can be stored in the batteries of EVs that are parked and connected to smart chargers.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability and Electric Vehicles in Smart Cities: A Deep Dive Environmental sustainability is a crucial aspect of the role played by electric vehicles (EVs) in the development of smart cities.

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

Driivz

The power needs of electric vehicles (EVs) will exceed grid capacity, requiring costly upgrades to both the grid infrastructure and electricity generation capability. . If the industry continues on the path envisioned by EV advocates, industry experts and utilities across Europe, the U.S., Progress in EV adoption.

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Electrifying School Buses

Noodoe

It’s impossible to talk about transportation for children without getting into its detrimental health effects. In cities in the US, researchers have found that transportation pollution causes 25% of all new childhood asthma cases. Electric buses have no oil to change, spark plugs to check, or emission guidelines that regulate them.

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