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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

General Electric and Nissan plan to research “smart charging&# technologies for electric vehicles to help consumers take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and keep the power grid stable. smart-grid lab for three years. and Japan by the end of the year. Credit: GE).

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Installation can be costly, but dramatically speeds at-home EV charging time, depending on the exact charger model and local power grid access. Municipality and neighborhood zoning may regulate the size and scope of charging station operation based on physical size, business operation and other factors.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

And at the headquarters of Pacific Gas and Electric, utility executives are preparing “heat maps” of neighborhoods that they fear may overload the power grid in their exuberance for electric cars.&#. Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. And local electrical grids may need reinforcement.