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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This effect is exacerbated when higher in-home power charging is adopted.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Additionally, the company will direct $25 million of the $200 million investment for an initiative in the City of Long Beach and the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles (Long Beach-Wilmington), for a “Green City” program. Cycle 3 California investments. Source: Electrify America. Highlights of California’s Third ZEV Investment Plan.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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Yet standing in the way of adoption are myths about EV charging that date from the early days of electrification and still persist. Read on as we bust those myths and shed some light on the state of EV charging today. In Europe, 93% of the population has the option to use 100% renewable power for charging vehicles.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Those vehicles are hungry for electrons, driving growth in charging stations and the infrastructure to support them. The beating heart of EV charging lies in the software and management systems that enable this dynamic market. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

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About 50% of the more than 12,000 PEV owners in SCE territory charge at Level 1. Because “early adopters” tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods and adding a plug-in vehicle is like adding another house to the circuit, in terms of load, SCE developed an operational strategy to upgrade distribution circuits. Click to enlarge.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The new Coup sharing service represents an additional building block for the Mobility Solutions business sector. At launch, 200 connected eScooters will be available in the Berlin neighborhoods of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, and Kreuzberg. Coup handles recharging. In the future, a second helmet will be provided.

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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars

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neighborhoods and business districts. Some of this falls on auto manufacturers, which must produce more cars equipped with V2G charging capabilities. Battery technology will catch up and improve what utilities and drivers can do with V2G, but utilities shouldn’t wait to start building these programs.