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What is EVSE and EVCS?

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The electric vehicle industry is booming, and with it comes a plethora of terms and acronyms that can sometimes be confusing. EVSE stands for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. EVSE stands for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. EVCS, or Electric Vehicle Charging Station, is a more holistic term. What is EVSE?

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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

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That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. The brown line shows the uncoordinated load from 1,000 electric water heaters for reference.

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Unraveling the Complexities of EV Charging Pricing Policies

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Unraveling the Complexities of EV Charging Pricing Policies As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly prevalent, the need for a comprehensive understanding of EV charging pricing policies is more important than ever. Private charging refers to any charging that limits access to the station.

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New Siemens electric arc furnace for steel-making cuts CO2 emissions by up to 30%; Tyasa incorporating first unit in new mill

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Mexico-based steel-maker Tyasa is building a compact steel mill that incorporates a new electric arc furnace from Siemens that reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 30% compared to conventional electric arc furnaces. The new system, which recovers energy from the hot exhaust gas, also reduces costs by around 20%. Click to enlarge.

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