Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. This stretch, called Iris, will link Iceland to Ireland.

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My Energi

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our international expansion programme is building with impressive momentum, with subsidiaries already operational in Germany, Ireland and The Netherlands. “As With optional charging modes to either draw power from the grid or utilise 100% self-generated green energy, the pioneering device makes charging your car easy and eco-friendly.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Because there’s no grid connection, the platforms will basically operate as small, isolated power grids and therefore have to handle any sudden surges in power.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 25, 2023

The message above was sent through the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Newfoundland and Ireland, way back in 1858. Fast forward to 2014: The bottom of the ocean is home to nearly 300 communications cables, connecting countries and providing internet communications around the world.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

will participate in the partnership by initiating its EV Micro-Climate program in the Phoenix region to promote sensible policies, intelligent deployment of charge infrastructure, and strong public awareness to foster the successful consumer adoption of grid-connected electric vehicles. ECOtality Inc. Earlier post.)

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Addressing one potential issue that may result from an increase in the number of electric vehicles, the new legislation will mandate that the new chargers are “smart” devices enabling owners to charge their vehicles at off-peak times to save money and avoid overloading the electricity grid.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 6, 2024

Goldstein: Oh, that’s interesting because the—I mean, where I was going with that connection to legislation is that—I think what Bob found in the EV transition is that the knowledge base of the people who are charged with making decisions about regulations is pretty small. So what does this mean for the grid, Stephen? Cass: Yeah.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Some countries, like Ireland, estimate it needs 50 times more fast charging ports than it has now, while Australia will need many times more that number given what it has in place currently. After then, many charging sites will need to connect into the high-voltage transmission system as well as see electrical substation upgrades.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

There’s good reason for this hustle: The United Kingdom wants to add 34 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, en route to decarbonizing its grid by 2035. Ireland, South Korea, and Taiwan are among the other countries with bold floating wind ambitions. But the shallow waters east of London are already packed with wind turbines.

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