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BMW, Ford and Honda to create new company focused on optimizing EV grid services: ChargeScape

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Benefiting both EV customers and the electric utility industry in the US and Canada, ChargeScape will unlock entirely new value that EVs can provide to the electric grid, while enabling EV customers to earn financial benefits through a variety of managed charging and energy-sharing services.

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What is Demand Response?

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There are many types of Demand Response programs, ranging from direct compensation-based programs for commercial and industrial customers to savings-based programs for consumer and retail customers. Demand Response is a tool for moderating demand that falls under the broader umbrella of Demand Side Management.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

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Whether you are an EV fleet manager with hundreds of chargers or the owner of a handful of chargers located on your commercial, retail or residential property, smart EV charging allows you to optimize costs and increase charging reliability and stability. Cloud-based Smart EV Charging. Poor driver experience.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

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Meeting the need to deliver readily available energy for EV charging is essential to keeping the fast-growing population of electric vehicles (EVs) moving — and to sustaining the EV industry’s momentum. Like any complex technology ecosystem, EV charging needs to be managed to make it efficient, cost-effective and reliable.

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The Top 7 EV Home Chargers That You Should Consider Buying

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Public and commercial charging infrastructure companies are struggling to keep up as plug-in electric vehicles become a larger part of the automobile industry. Home chargers allow owners to plug in their car in the evening and forget about it until the next morning. Why do we need home charging stations ? Price: $699.00

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Level 2 Home EV Charging Station 

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A Level 2 home charger , like the Blink HQ 200, allows users to schedule their charging times. That means even if your vehicle is plugged in and ready to charge, you can have your charger wait until a designated time to start the flow of power and shut it off at a certain time. . Schedule Charging During Off-Peak Hours .

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Sustainable Grid Infrastructure

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Emerging Technologies Here is a quick look at a few emerging technologies and advances in EV charging that can support grid stability: Smart Charging Smart chargers are an affordable and easily implemented solution to reduce energy use and provide cost savings.

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