Remove Connect Remove Design Remove Grid Remove Norway
article thumbnail

Northvolt to build third gigafactory in Germany

Green Car Congress

The region hosts the cleanest energy grid in Germany, one which is characterized by a surplus of electricity generated by onshore and offshore wind power and reinforced by clean energy provided through grid interconnections to Denmark and Norway. The selection of Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, is key to fulfilment of this objective.

Germany 250
article thumbnail

Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

Green Car Congress

Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has signed a new contract with Havyard Ship Technology, Leirvik for the delivery of hybrid electric systems for three new ferries owned by Norway`s largest ferry company Fjord1. The ferries—with capacity for 50 cars and 199 persons—are designed by Multi Maritime.

DC 150
article thumbnail

This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. This is good for the grid.

Grid 91
article thumbnail

More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid. That’s one way.

Charging 132
article thumbnail

The Electrifying Opportunities for EVs in 2024  

Clean Fleet Report

EV charger load management is critical to scale the adoption of electric vehicles without sacrificing the electricity grid’s reliability in many regions of the country. Load management solutions will help maximize the capacity of existing grid infrastructure by minimizing the necessity of interconnection upgrades at a given depot site.

Grid 61
article thumbnail

A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

This software facilitates installing new charging stations, managing charging sessions, regulating draw from the grid, handling different billing scenarios and processing payment for charging, and most importantly, ensuring a seamless user experience for EV drivers regardless of locale or currency.

article thumbnail

UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

Green Car Congress

100 includes the 27 Member States of the European Union, the European Union itself, as well as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, Serbia, Switzerland, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia and Turkey.

Hybrid 199