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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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Nissan Joins ChargeScape

The Truth About Cars

Last month, a tripartite of major brands announce the launch of ChargeScape, an endeavor intended to better integrate the charging demands of electric vehicles to the nation’s power grid. The software is designed to wirelessly connect with EVs and manage the flow of electricity in consideration of real-time grid conditions.

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Juiced CrossCurrent X e-bike hits $1,424, save $800 on EcoFlow’s newest power station, more

Baua Electric

Save $775 on Juiced’s CrossCurrent X e-bike Juiced Bikes has launched a New Year’s sale on its CrossCurrent X Commuter e-bike for $1,424 shipped. We already talked about how it’s more than just a great Powerwall on wheels, but also how the power station is ready to take off-grid in our review.

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Why EV Charging Demand Response Is Critical During the Summer

EV Connect

During summer, especially in very warm climates, it’s important to take into account the increased toll on the power grid due to powering air conditioners. That’s why power companies and infrastructure often implement demand response systems. So what does that have to do with electric cars?

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US electricity demand is about to surge – here’s what needs to happen

Baua Electric

Solar energy powering grid Source: Shutterstock After decades of stable electricity demand in the US, a new report from ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) predicts a significant surge starting this decade. These challenges, along with rising electricity demand, could slow down the shift to clean, reliable, and affordable power.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Preheating your car when it’s still plugged in is highly recommended–this will use energy from the power grid instead of taking from the battery’s reserves, saving valuable energy for driving. This will help make sure you don’t run out of juice and have to worry about being stranded on the side of the road.

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