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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto’s government has set a very aggressive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by the year 2030.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

Green Car Congress

Standardizing PEV batteries could reduce the purchase and ownership costs of PEVS, as well as addressing additional consumer issues such as maintenance and safety. The stored, compressed air will be used to generate electricity on an “on demand” basis to meet the facility’s needs, including periods of high demand or grid outages.

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

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A CPO may start with a smaller-scope network but quickly install new charge points in an expanding geographical footprint, which can cause performance issues and high maintenance costs — particularly if hampered by aging chargers. Scalability Scalability is critical to keep up with the rapidly expanding growth of the EV market.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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If the power is generated using solar or wind power, then EV driving is emission free. During peak times, energy can also be supplanted by onsite storage and even from other vehicles using V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology. In Europe, 93% of the population has the option to use 100% renewable power for charging vehicles.

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

Charged EVs

And vehicle-to-grid technology offers alternate revenue streams for its vehicles. This enables more efficiency in terms of grid connections and capital investment. It allows you to be more efficient with grid connections, and it allows you to be more efficient with your CapEx costs. Q&A with Revel COO Paul Suhey.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. Appendix C: Intricacies of the Grid—transfer of power vs. energy. Appendix G: Solar and Wind Grid Management using PHEV.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

Charged EVs

Q&A with Littelfuse’s Geoffrey Schwartz Construction vehicles are being electrified at a surprisingly rapid pace, as operators recognize not only the cost savings, but the advantages of silent, emission-free operation. Also, it’s a maintenance issue. For those vehicles, maintenance is key. Garbage trucks.