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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

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HOMER Energy by UL, a global developer of energy modeling software, announced that HOMER Grid , software for designing grid-tied distributed energy projects, can now model how hybrid systems power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. UL, a global safety science leader, acquired HOMER Energy in December 2019.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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With the season of peak consumption at hand, it’s not surprising that waste levels globally increase by 25-30% during the holidays, including reams of wrapping paper destined for landfills. Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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In general, EV charging stations are “cleaner” than using gas pump carriers because of the simple fact that fewer people are using them. If you have a smart charger , set your EV charger to the recommended charge level stated by your EV manufacturer. How to keep your EV in good conditions during times of low or no usage.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging? Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

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I went on to head up Engie’s global energy storage practice for a couple of years prior to starting AMPLY. So, it’s highly complex—it’s like going to a gas station and it could be $3 a gallon, or it could be $12 a gallon, and it just depends on all of these extenuating circumstances.

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