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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Further, the system was designed for one-way power, not for distributed renewable-energy devices sending power back into the system. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.”

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Skanska is about to transform a Brooklyn marine terminal into a major offshore wind hub

Baua Electric

It will feature 147 turbines and be capable of powering over 1 million households. Skanska will build a new 85,000-square-foot operations and maintenance building with warehouse, office, and parking to support the construction and ongoing operations and maintenance of Empire Wind 1.

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How to Prevent a Power Outage From Becoming a Crisis

Cars That Think

On 4 August 2020, a tropical storm knocked out power in many parts of New York City as well as neighboring counties and states. There are technical reasons that contributed to faster repairs in Manhattan, but in general the neighborhoods that waited the longest to have their power restored tended to be poorer and less white.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

Green Car Congress

The paper, “Charged Up: Southern California Edison’s Key Learnings about Electric Vehicles, Our Customers and Grid Reliability,” shares information based on customer data and utility operations gathered since SCE began to prepare the distribution system and its customers for widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption in its service territory.

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

Driivz

A CPO may start with a smaller-scope network but quickly install new charge points in an expanding geographical footprint, which can cause performance issues and high maintenance costs — particularly if hampered by aging chargers. Once an issue is found, operators need tools to investigate, track, and resolve issues quickly.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

MYTH 1: EVs are not really green because they increase the demand for energy generated by traditional fossil-fuel power plants. BUSTED: Even including the electricity used for charging, EVs have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. MYTH 2: EV drivers suffer from range anxiety.

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Is Exponential EV Adoption in the U.S. an Expensive Headache for Utilities or an Opportunity for New Revenue?

Driivz

Grid congestion is imminent If we look at the big picture, EV charging only accounts for about 4% of total demand for electricity; not something for utilities to be alarmed about. With over 123,000 public and semi-public charging stations in the Netherlands, the grid is already experiencing severe congestion.

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