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car2go launches North America’s first all-electric carsharing network in San Diego

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When they’re finished using the vehicle, members can park in a car2go-designated spot, at city non-restricted meters or on-street in residential neighborhoods within the car2go operating area. Parking, recharging, insurance and maintenance are included.

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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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In this case, a problem arises when motorists gathered in a geographic area began buying these vehicles and plugging them in to recharge upon returning home—a practice known as uncoordinated charging. Muratori also looked at the impact PEV charging might have on a residential distribution transformer.

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Will Electric Cars Destroy Your Neighborhood Power Grid? No, But.

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One question that's frequently asked of GreenCarReports.com--and many others too: Does recharging electric cars pose a threat to the electricity grid? Over the next 12 months, carmakers will introduce several new plug-in electric vehicles.

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Pike Research says lack of technical standards could hinder utilities’ readiness for EVs; forecasts $5.1B in spending from 2010-2015 on EV IT systems

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Utilities will face a host of new infrastructure requirements to support the increased power demand that will result from customers plugging in to recharge. While plug-in electric vehicles will not threaten the integrity of the power grid as a whole, they will have an immediate local impact on neighborhood distribution infrastructure.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

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Because “early adopters” tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods and adding a plug-in vehicle is like adding another house to the circuit, in terms of load, SCE developed an operational strategy to upgrade distribution circuits. Over time, circuits need to be resized to match the changing needs of customers. kilowatts to 6.6

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Additionally, the company will direct $25 million of the $200 million investment for an initiative in the City of Long Beach and the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles (Long Beach-Wilmington), for a “Green City” program. This represents the third of four investment phases as part of its 10-year commitment of $800 million in the state.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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At launch, 200 connected eScooters will be available in the Berlin neighborhoods of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, and Kreuzberg. Coup handles recharging. The new Coup sharing service represents an additional building block for the Mobility Solutions business sector. In the future, a second helmet will be provided.