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IBM Teams With ESB ecars to develop EV smart charging IT system in Ireland

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ESB Networks will use IBM’s Intelligent Electric Vehicle Enablement Platform to provide the services needed to operate and manage the charge-points installed throughout Ireland. This project is bolstered by Ireland’s energy policy to increase sustainable energy use in the transportation sector by 2020.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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The Ford SYNC communications and infotainment system, built on the Windows Embedded Automotive platform, has been installed on more than 2 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles since its launch in 2007. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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In order to store electricity generated at night, windmill operators need to install sodium-sulfur battery systems, which are as costly as power generators. Power companies buy windmill electricity generated during the daytime and resell it to households, factories and buildings.

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

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million into six broad areas with specific EV incentives, choices and savings: Home Wiring Rebates are for customers who install a 240-volt electrical circuit that’s necessary to support faster in-home Level 2 charging. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $7.4B in US by 2025 for EVs, smart mobility, enhanced production

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This included the installation of a hydrogen refueling station and providing NEXO SUVs. Hyundai Motor Group signed an MOU with the US Department of Energy in February 2020 to cooperate in hydrogen fuel cell technology innovation and global expansion.

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Electrify America, Hubject collaborate to bring Plug&Charge to more than 2,000 high-power public chargers by year end

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By bringing ISO 15118 to all of Electrify America’s DC fast and home AC chargers, this technology is also the first step to enable EV smart charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) communications. The company will install more than 500 DC fast charging station sites in the United States by the end of 2019.

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What is EV Smart Charging?

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According to recent research , the growth in EV sales worldwide is expected to boost demand for charging points, with up to 30 million installed by 2025. EV smart charging ensures the safe delivery of power to EVs without compromising on delivering electricity to offices, campuses and homes.