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Juiced CrossCurrent X e-bike hits $1,424, save $800 on EcoFlow’s newest power station, more

Baua Electric

Save $775 on Juiced’s CrossCurrent X e-bike Juiced Bikes has launched a New Year’s sale on its CrossCurrent X Commuter e-bike for $1,424 shipped. You can also save on bundles with solar panels and the companion smart home panel for connecting to your house’s power grid. Here’s a rundown of the specs: 7.2-21.6kW

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Nissan Joins ChargeScape

The Truth About Cars

Last month, a tripartite of major brands announce the launch of ChargeScape, an endeavor intended to better integrate the charging demands of electric vehicles to the nation’s power grid. Now, Nissan has joined the fray.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. Once electricity is generated and passes into the grid, it is typically used almost immediately.

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Why EV Charging Demand Response Is Critical During the Summer

EV Connect

During summer, especially in very warm climates, it’s important to take into account the increased toll on the power grid due to powering air conditioners. That’s why power companies and infrastructure often implement demand response systems. So what does that have to do with electric cars?

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Preheating your car when it’s still plugged in is highly recommended–this will use energy from the power grid instead of taking from the battery’s reserves, saving valuable energy for driving. This will help make sure you don’t run out of juice and have to worry about being stranded on the side of the road.

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US electricity demand is about to surge – here’s what needs to happen

Baua Electric

Solar energy powering grid Source: Shutterstock After decades of stable electricity demand in the US, a new report from ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) predicts a significant surge starting this decade. When the power goes out, the Powerwalls come on. When the grid needs some juice, my Powerwalls provide it.

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