article thumbnail

The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. Leveraging EVs as grid assets.

Grid 52
article thumbnail

EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

Driivz

Real-time energy metering and communications to ensure the stability of the grid and optimize charging for the benefit of the grid and the consumer . Support for price-based demand response and bi-directional charging for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications . Adoption of technical standards .

article thumbnail

IoTecha’s IoT.ON platform enables both AC and DC bidirectional charging – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

platform was recently upgraded with a new processor (the brain of a Smart Charger) that includes the STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 MPU along with the ST33 Trusted Platform Module. is designed to enable EVs and smart charging infrastructure to deliver grid stabilization and ancillary grid services.

DC 52
article thumbnail

myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market

My Energi

Without increased scrutiny, there could be further market centralisation, potentially leading to consumers’ homes not being properly future proofed as needed to deliver a truly smart and flexible energy grid. . Smart Charging. Smart charger installation. What is a zappi?

Insight 105
article thumbnail

Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. They also talk the talk by communicating with your car, home, and electric grid and regulating energy levels into your EV. Enter smart chargers.

article thumbnail

Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

My Energi

While initial reports were quick to praise its French charm, 248-mile driving range and 3D printed customisable accessories, the standard inclusion of an 11kW AC bidirectional charger fell somewhat under the radar. However, of all the specs, I was most interested in the addition of AC bidirectional charging capability as standard.

Future 52
article thumbnail

myenergi partners with cinch to further accelerate EV adoption

My Energi

zappi is a smart charger with a difference. Grid-compatible as standard, it also has optional charging modes capable of utilising 100% green energy generated by consumers’ own renewable power. This means that drivers can effectively charge their EVs at home for free – zero fossil fuels, zero reliance on the grid.

Jordan 52