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

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have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co.,

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myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market

My Energi

myenergi give insight into the CMA report and the EV charging market, which outlines a number of areas that need addressing to facilitate the shift to electric vehicles and ultimately, net zero carbon. The Government’s requirements for home charge points to be ‘smart’ is very welcome, but the definition of a smart charger is contentious.

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

My Energi

Electric Vehicles don’t release carbon and dangerous gasses into the atmosphere and therefore are much better for the environment. This particular grant is focused on the acquisition and installation of the charger. The charger model must be OZEV approved (such as the myenergi zappi ).

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Groundbreaking innovation at Audi Spain launch

Wallbox

Villa Mayfair, with its modernist architecture, spacious grounds and swimming pool, provided a unique setting to look back at Audi’s EV and hybrid history, while the launch gave guests an insight into the manufacturer’s plans to go completely carbon neutral by 2050. Discover more of our smart chargers here.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

Real trees have a smaller carbon footprint than artificial ones, which can take 10 or more years to “pay” for themselves environmentally. While it can be as simple as plugging the car into the outlet, you can do much more with a smart charger. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

But whether or not utilities own and operate EV charging infrastructure, they will benefit from smart charging and energy management. . Smart EV charging uses chargers that communicate with a management platform via a data connection. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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A number of initiatives in the EU address electric mobility, starting with the European Green Deal , which established emissions goals for 2050, and the Fit for 55 package which provides policies for achieving a 55% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. The specific smart charging capabilities called for include: .