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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ Most homeowners have or can easily set up for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery charging overnight while the driver sleeps. [ PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [

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Why Smart Energy Management is Critical for EV Fleet Success

Driivz

However, in the big picture, environmental gains from EVs may be offset by stressing the grid. That means fleet managers cannot always take the availability of power for granted. Grid operators must either purchase additional energy on the open market to cover shortfalls or divert energy from other customers.

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A123 Systems receives interim court approval of $50M DIP financing from Wanxiang; responds to objections from Wanxiang, Fisker and others on asset sales process

Green Car Congress

announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has granted A123 interim approval to use $50 million of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing, which is being provided by Wanxiang Group Corporation (Wanxiang). Li-ion maker A123 Systems, Inc. Earlier post.). in a transaction valued at $125 million.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

Driivz

The German government offers grants up to €9,000 plus tax reductions for fully electric passenger vehicles, €40,000 for small to medium-sized electric trucks and up to €500,000 for heavy-duty trucks. Integration of renewables and battery storage with EV charging infrastructure advances.

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11 Top LinkedIn Groups to Strengthen Your Connections in the Electric Mobility Community

Driivz

It meets at the intersection of the quest to reduce carbon emissions, develop better battery technologies, and increase the focus on renewable energy. Smart Grid Professionals – Energy efficiency, Smart meters, Demand Management, Electric Vehicles. The electric mobility industry is one of the world’s fastest growing.

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Workplace EV Charging: Business Benefits and Considerations for Success

Driivz

For example, using onsite solar power generation and storage for charging can positively impact emission reduction goals by replacing grid power with renewable energy. It should support integration of onsite battery storage and renewable energy today and future bidirectional vehicle-to-grid ( V2G ) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) charging.