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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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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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Volvo LIGHTS partners, led by CALSTART and joined by ChargePoint and other industry organizations, filed a motion in July that sought to clarify the CPUC’s position. The station, scheduled to open in Q4 2021, will enable fleet operators to recharge as needed while out on routes.

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Workplace EV Charging: Business Benefits and Considerations for Success

Driivz

The presence of EV charging is a tangible signal to employees, investors, shareholders, and customers that an organization is committed to the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility. A workplace EV charging program can help organizations support sustainability initiatives. These include: Establishing a “green” brand.

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Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Driivz

EV drivers rely on widespread and accessible charging stations to recharge their vehicles’ batteries. Grid and Broadband Access – In most countries, the electric grid serves the majority of locales, even in remote locations. But not every lot is provisioned to meet the needs of a charging station.

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Analysis of charging mode of charging station

Setec Powerr

Scope of applicationThe cruising range of electric vehicles is moderate, that is, fast charging is performed during vehicle running intervals to meet operational needs; since the corresponding high current demand may have a detrimental impact on the public power grid, the fast charging mode is only suitable for dedicated charging stations.

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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In a review paper in the journal Nature Materials , Jean-Marie Tarascon (Professor at College de France and Director of RS2E, French Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage) and Clare Gray (Professor at the University of Cambridge), call for integrating the sustainability of battery materials into the R&D efforts to improve rechargeable batteries.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy similar services enjoyed by Hyundai Equus owners, such as At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. When we spoke with customers about fuel cell vehicles, many wondered about the cost of hydrogen.

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