42 M BY MARK KANE Engie seeks how to make V2G cheap and profitable In one of the latest episodes of Fully Charged, Robert Llewellyn checked out the Vehicle-To-Grid (v2G) system installed by Engie at its head office outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands. French electric utility company seeks how to implement bi-directional charging with energy… Continue reading Fully Charged Visits Engie Vehicle-To-Grid Pilot Project: Video
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Audi Announces e-tron Charging Service
The green light has been given for unlimited, trouble-free electric mobility. The Audi e-tron Charging Service is going on-grid in ten markets. The service will be rolled out in a further six markets in the first quarter and expanded in Eastern Europe over the course of the year. When driving abroad, Audi customers can charge… Continue reading Audi Announces e-tron Charging Service
Battery-Electric Vehicle Charging: History And Future
Let’s take a look at the current public fast-charging situation in the U.S. The replacement of fossil-fuel vehicles by electric vehicles as soon as possible is necessary because of global warming due to carbon emissions from fossil-fuels combustion and the finiteness of fossil fuels. In this document, only full-electric light vehicles (BEV), cars and pickups,… Continue reading Battery-Electric Vehicle Charging: History And Future
Exclusive: Electrify America Chief Provides Update On EV Charging Build-Out
The plan for a new massive network of ultra-fast networks faces challenges. But it’s on track, according to Electrify America. I recently spoke with Giovanni Palazzo, Electrify America’s chief executive, about where things stand with Electrify America’s efforts in California and across the country. The photo above is Palazzo presenting at the 2018 Los Angeles… Continue reading Exclusive: Electrify America Chief Provides Update On EV Charging Build-Out
Shell Acquires Greenlots To Accelerate EV Efforts
Shell enters EV charging in North America through acquisition Royal Dutch Shell, through its subsidiary Shell New Energies US LLC, acquires Greenlots, the U.S.-based EV charging and energy management software and solution company. The announced agreement envisions acquisitions of 100% of the company, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary. Shell news According to the press… Continue reading Shell Acquires Greenlots To Accelerate EV Efforts
Connected Kerb Introduces Curbside EV Charging Station
6 H BY MARK KANE Residential EV charging in cities awaits a viable solution The new British start-up Connected Kerb installed its first curbside AC charging station in Borough Road, Southwark. The company targets residential market in cities, where potential EV owners have no place to charge. The stations are mounted to the ground (the… Continue reading Connected Kerb Introduces Curbside EV Charging Station
Optimizing Energy Consumption With EVSE Charging Schedule
Charging schedules can save you money on EV charging. FLO electric vehicle charging stations have become known for being high-quality, durable and packed with features not available on many other EVSEs. Savvy EV owners understand how having an EVSE with smart-charging features not only adds convenience, but can also save them money. FLO Home Charging… Continue reading Optimizing Energy Consumption With EVSE Charging Schedule
ICCT Visualises EV Charging Infrastructure Gap Across U.S.
4 H BY MARK KANE The charging infrastructure needs to grow a few times to support the expected EV fleet in 2025 The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in one of its latest reports tried to quantify the EV charging infrastructure gap across U.S. markets from what was deployed through 2017 to what’s needed… Continue reading ICCT Visualises EV Charging Infrastructure Gap Across U.S.
Chevron Invests In Natron To Develop ESS For EV Charging Stations
Chevron will be engaged in battery energy storage for EV chargers? Interesting news comes from Chevron, which through Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) made a strategic investment in Natron Energy (formerly Alveo Energy) – an energy storage company that is developing a new high power, long cycle life, low-cost battery. Area of interest for CTV are… Continue reading Chevron Invests In Natron To Develop ESS For EV Charging Stations
Tesla Model 3 Battery Current Collector: Radically Different Design
Compared to the Tesla Model S and X, the Model 3 current collector design is quite different. Why? We have a reason that we will explain later in the article, but, for now, let’s just review what Tesla did to the current collector design in the Model 3. Then we can speculate on why they… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Battery Current Collector: Radically Different Design