How a Smarter, Renewable Power Grid Can Serve EV Fleets
Green Fleet Magazine
JUNE 20, 2023
Utilities and fleets can work together on a connected platform approach to make electric vehicle usage easier and cheaper.
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How to Build a Power Grid on the Moon
Cars That Think
JUNE 24, 2023
The company is best known for its fleet of lunar landers, which includes Peregrine, whose first mission is scheduled for 2023, and Griffin, which is scheduled to transport NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover ( VIPER ) to the lunar south pole in 2024. The fixed power stations will be connected by electrical cables.
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Honda to supply 50 Honda e EVs, 35 Power Managers to V2X Suisse for large-scale V2G trial
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2022
Honda is partnering with the V2X Suisse consortium to demonstrate the role of electric vehicles (EVs) and bi-directional charging technology in the future of energy management. Honda will supply 50 Honda e electric vehicles ( earlier post ) to Switzerland’s car-sharing operator, Mobility. Honda Power Manager and Honda e.
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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars
EV Connect
APRIL 17, 2023
is on the fast track toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? grid produced in 2020. Although it’s a small percentage, it’s much more than what we’re currently asking of the electrical grid. Can the Power Grid Handle the Growing EV Demand?
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V2X company Fermata Energy raises $40M in recent round
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2022
Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology services provider, recently raised $40 million to accelerate the company’s growth with investment from new partners, including funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle and Verizon Ventures. —J.B.
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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2018
A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9
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OpenADR: A Bridge Between EV Fleets and the Grid
EV Connect
JANUARY 24, 2022
Electric vehicles (EVs) are looking to be a huge part of our future. As the costs of climate change and the price of oil both become too high to bear, auto manufacturers will shift more of their vehicle fleets to electric. And as electric-vehicle technology advances, it may simply become better than traditional combustion.
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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades
Green Car Congress
MARCH 20, 2018
A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017.
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Brasov orders 25 Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 17, 2021
In July 2020, Solaris completed deliveries under an earlier order for 26 vehicles of this type. The investment in modern and environmentally friendly Solaris vehicles will allow the operator from Brasov to exchange the whole—and significantly expand—the trolleybus fleet currently in use.
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GM Energy will offer FreeWire’s unique charging solutions to fleets via new partnership
Baua Electric
JANUARY 24, 2024
Today, FreeWire shared that it has partnered with GM Energy to help deploy the former’s ultra-fast EV chargers to commercial and fleet customers in the US. During its decade-long tenure, it has been helping expedite the world’s transition to electric vehicles by developing more efficient charging solutions.
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Nissan LEAF helps power company’s NA facilities with V2G; Nissan Energy
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems company, Nissan North America is launching a new pilot program under the Nissan Energy Share initiative which leverages bi?directional The Nissan Energy Home allows guests to learn about Nissan Energy, the company’s vision for connecting homes, cars and power grids.
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Volkswagen Group sets up new group company for energy and charging: Elli
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2019
Elli Group GmbH , with headquartered in Berlin, is to develop products and services connected with energy and charging for the brands of the Group. We will be creating a seamless, sustainable ecosystem that addresses the main applications and provides answers to all the energy questions raised by electric car users and fleet operators.
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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Within the framework of the initiative, the E-Mobility Group is bringing together the main players—e-truck customers, power grid operators, energy suppliers, charging hardware manufacturers and charging software providers—thus promoting shared infrastructure solutions for truck customers within the network.
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Daimler and Mitsui invest in Mobility House for commercialization of energy management services with EVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 28, 2017
Since then, The Mobility House has been providing Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles plus fleet operators a comprehensive service supporting the individual charging infrastructure. The V2G technology allows integration of EVs into the power grid as an aggregated swarm energy storage.
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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2023
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy.
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Taking EV Charging in the U.S. to the Next Level
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 21, 2024
Clean Fleet Report is an official Media Partner for this Summit. Enter discount code CFLEET for 15% off when registering Speakers Include: Chris Hutter CEO National Power J. to the Next Level first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. If your organization is involved in EV charging, this is a must-attend event.
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GE Energy launches fully networked Wattstation and Wattstation Connect software; pay by smartphone
Green Car Congress
APRIL 25, 2012
GE’s WattStation Connect for mobile device users. GE Energy’s Industrial Solutions business unveiled the new WattStation and WattStation Connect software at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit, Mich. WattStation Connect provides owners a user-friendly method to manage, monitor and maintain their EV charging ecosystem network.
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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries
Green Car Congress
MAY 16, 2019
Honda is conducting research with Ohio-based electric utility American Electric Power to develop a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP’s electricity system. Storing additional power in used EV batteries can help utilities meet demand by using renewable energy resources.
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284 Accedian, New Context, and Savari partner on next-generation smart infrastructure
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2020
This alliance is mobilized to connect countless sensors, applications, autonomous cars, and remote services across every industry sector to create an assured, attested and secured foundation for tomorrow’s transportation and electrification infrastructure. Smart infrastructure will also be safer.
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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Introduction In the era of rapid urbanization and sustainable development, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) plays a pivotal role in shaping smart cities. In this section, we delve deeper into the various facets of environmental sustainability in the context of electric vehicles and their impact on smart cities.
INEES report shows intelligent integration of EVs reduces power fluctuations, but not currently economically viable
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2016
Partners Volkswagen AG, Lichtblick SE, SMA Solar Technology AG and the Fraunhofer Institute Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) have submitted the final report from the INEES research project (Intelligent integration of electric vehicles into the power grid for the provision of system services).
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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2014
Up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge in Fraunhofer IAO’s parking garage. The aim of charge@work is to design a micro smart grid (MSG) capable of supplying the EV fleet with electricity produced exclusively from renewable sources. Charging an electric vehicle fleet poses high requirements on the energy system.
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244 US Navy launches its first solar-powered EV charging station
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2013
The carport will enable NSA Mid-South to recharge its current fleet of 17 electric vehicles with renewable electricity in approximately four hours, while reducing demand on the commercial power grid. Since then, the carport has successfully generated enough electricity to power more than 60 typical homes for a day.
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REV Technologies Inc. is chosen by SAIC to supply vehicle-to-grid technologies for TARDEC project
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 26, 2011
to provide EV conversion technology and integrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-site (V2S) networking solutions under the Aloha Micro Grid program for the U.S. These vehicles all have built-in connectivity to REV’s AutoGrid Network. So demand is there, and we’re prepared to scale quickly.
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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2022
Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, introduced Quasar 2, the latest generation of its bidirectional home chargers designed specifically for the North American market. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out.
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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2016
BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. This strategy will extend the useful life of the battery for the owner, even beyond in-vehicle use, BMW said. —Cliff Fietzek, Manager Connected eMobility at BMW of North America. ChargeForward.
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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2015
This Vehicle to Grid (V2G) system consists of the Endesa two-way charger and an energy management system that can also integrate such off-grid, and renewable, power generation as solar panels and wind turbines. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.
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The Many Benefits of V2G Charging
EV Connect
JUNE 5, 2023
Much has been made of the potential for electric vehicles (EVs) to save consumers money at the pump. A 2020 Consumer Reports study , for instance, noted that EV drivers spend 60% less on average to fuel their cars than drivers of similar gas-powered vehicles. What Is Vehicle-to-Grid Charging?
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Ricardo, National Grid study explores market potential for grid-balancing services for plug-in vehicles
Green Car Congress
MAY 10, 2011
The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? , Plug-in vehicles for grid balancing.
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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?
EV Connect
JANUARY 8, 2024
Should you use one of them to charge your Electric Vehicle (EV)? AC is the type of electricity that flows through power grids and into homes and businesses, including to power EV chargers. AC can be thought of as "low and slow" charging, while DC is very fast and powerful. DC is the type stored in batteries.
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82 AC Propulsion sends eBox EV to Denmark for V2G research focused on buffering intermittent renewable energy
Green Car Congress
JULY 13, 2011
AC Propulsion has delivered an AC Propulsion-powered eBox to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where it will be used to evaluate Vehicle to Grid (V2G) operation as part of a research program. AC Propulsion is a pioneer in the development of V2G systems and has supplied eBox vehicles to several V2G test programs.
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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?
Drive Electric
AUGUST 9, 2022
With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).
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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2013
In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. It is paid for through surcharges on vehicle and boat registrations, and smog check and license plate fees.
ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2014
The cooperation will create a city-wide standardized charging system for electric and electric hybrid buses that can charge buses quickly through an automatic roof-top connection system at bus stops or through cabled charging systems overnight. 400 kW of power is also required at intermediate bus stop to perform the 15-second flash charge.
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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…
Get Electric Vehicle
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Here is a collection of the project ideas related to the electric vehicle. We have published a video “ Top 75 electric vehicle related project ideas ” on our YouTube channel “ Get Electric Vehicle ” Now, here is a collection of the comments and responses to those comments in that video.
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Parker Project demonstrates cross-brand V2G in Denmark; more tests of grid services slated
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
The Parker Project has used a fleet of four vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe and Nissan to demonstrate that vehicles from different car brands can contribute to supporting the electricity grid with vehicle to grid (V2G) services.
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CA Energy Commission awards CSE $1.5M for development of standards-based smart EV charging platform; first employment of ISO/IEC 15118
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2015
million grant to the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to lead development of an advanced management platform for integrating electric vehicle (EV) charging with utility-scale energy systems. Once the DCH platform is developed, it will be tested in a demonstration fleet of EVs at UC San Diego.
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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?
Drive Electric
AUGUST 9, 2022
With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).
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52 Burns & McDonnell develops bi-directional fast chargers for SPIDERS program
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
A team of Burns & McDonnell engineers, along with subcontractor Coritech Services, has developed a system of bidirectional, fast-charging stations for a fleet of plug-in electric vehicles at Fort Carson, Colo. The Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security ( SPIDERS ) is three?phase
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FreeWire Boost Power Pro EV chargers offer bidirectional capabilities and work during blackouts
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
While the infrastructural world and local electric cals struggle to keep up with the rising number of EVs hitting the road, FreeWire has introduced a unique lineup of battery integrated chargers that are easier to install and utilize existing low-voltage and low-power grid connections while still delivering DC EV charging performance levels.
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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?
Blink Charging
JULY 27, 2023
This innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging station will be beneficial to both drivers and businesses that want to host DCFC charging stations. In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load.
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52 Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy
Green Car Congress
JULY 8, 2015
Geely Group and CRI intend to collaborate on the deployment of renewable methanol fuel production technology in China and explore the development and deployment of 100% methanol-fueled vehicles in China, Iceland and other countries. The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles.
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150 CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2014
In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario. Weis et al. Click to enlarge.
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What is V2X?
Driivz
MARCH 23, 2022
V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. These terms designate the different destinations for the electricity drawn from the connected EV battery.
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