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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

Green Car Congress

The Action Plan details concrete actions that state agencies are taking to help accelerate the market for plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. In 2015, 10% of state departments’ light-duty fleet purchases must be ZEVs, climbing to 25% of light duty purchases by 2020. Transform fleets.

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PG&E launches new $130M program to accelerate EV adoption in Northern and Central California; 7,500 chargers

Green Car Congress

They can also establish access rules to the EV chargers through which they can make them available to employees, fleet vehicles and/or the public. One in five electric vehicles in the United States plug into PG&E’s clean energy grid. PG&E will also provide a subsidy to the participant for the EV charger equipment costs.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

Green Car Congress

BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. The system has been designed to be integrated into the house energy supply chain. The “plug and play” nature of the BMW i3 battery application in this system is a key element in its design.

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What is V2X?

Driivz

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. This helps balance the grid overall and, where available, takes advantage of flexible energy markets. .

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4 Ways That Your Business Benefits From EV Power Management Software

EV Connect

As systems develop and smart charging, power management software and demand response continue to interconnect, your place of business will save even more money and your energy grid usage will continue to become more efficient. Your local grid isn’t the only thing with an electricity limit: Your property has one, too.

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New seamless charging network across18 states

Electric Auto Association

Dominion Energy is committed to equitable and reliable charging access so our customers may experience the benefits of electric transportation, including reduced carbon emissions," said Robert M. Greening the company's fleet. Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States.