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EV smart charging: Why give power back to the grid for a fraction of what you paid for it?

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Regulators have a big opportunity in getting the tariffs right for EV smart charging, and to avoid gold plating the grid, again. The post EV smart charging: Why give power back to the grid for a fraction of what you paid for it? Orchestration is key. appeared first on The Driven.

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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

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Among those receiving funding through the V2X (Vehicle to Everything) Innovation Program for prototype hardware, software and business models, are: £229,000 to a project led by Otaski Energy Solutions (Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) to develop a smart street lamppost capable of charging electric vehicles and sharing power back to the grid.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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What is EV Smart Charging?

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McKinsey Research shows that unmanaged, load-increases from EV-charging-power-demand may eventually push local transformers beyond their capacity, requiring expensive infrastructure upgrades. EV smart charging ensures the safe delivery of power to EVs without compromising on delivering electricity to offices, campuses and homes.

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

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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. —Alice Jackson, president, Xcel Energy-Colorado.

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IoTecha wins $27-million grant for grid-friendly EV charging in California – Charged EVs

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During Phase I of this initiative, IoTecha will deploy a network of 120 new EV smart charging stations at single- or multi-family homes. The EV paradigm will shift thanks to VG1 and VG2, which ultimately enable EVs to serve as a source of power and grid stability,” said Oleg Logvinov, CEO of IoTecha. “A

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).