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

EV Connect

Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? The capacity is there, but to truly handle this new surge in EV grid demand, it will take planning on the part of utility companies across the U.S. The Coming Takeover of Electric Cars EV adoption is moving quickly. grid produced in 2020.

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Tesla's First Solar-Powered Supercharger-Store-Service Center Is Almost Ready

Green Car Reports

Electric-car maker Tesla Motors has rapidly been opening Supercharger DC fast-charging stations throughout the U.S. But despite its goal of providing solar-generated electricity at those sites, Superchargers thus far have drawn on electricity from the conventional power grid.

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Tesla to Adapt Bi-Directional Chargers by 2025

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When an EV is plugged into a charger, it can give back energy to the power grid or any other required places during peak demand and only charge when the overall demand is lower.  They may take up a lot of clean energy produced by solar panels during the day and return it to the grid at night.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

EV Connect

Read on to learn about the differences between both types of electric power, as well as the pros and cons of each. AC vs. DC Power Near the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were developing the types of electric power we use today.

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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

My Energi

The roll out of electric vehicles to supersede fossil fuel vehicles will play an almighty part in our quest to save the one thing that gives us life. Thats the serious bit over with, let’s get back to zombies vs electric cars! Finally the vehicles special unique power. Contender Number 1 – Tesla Model S.

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EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra power station launch discount takes $800 off, eneloop rechargeable AAs $34, more

Baua Electric

Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. We already talked about how it’s more than just a great Powerwall on wheels, but also how the power station is ready to take off-grid in our review. That’s $800 off the usual $5,799 price tag and the first chance to save.