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Today electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) don't claim a significant share of the automotive market, but that will change rapidly. Aggressive EV pilot programs are underway in Denmark, Israel, Hawaii, San Francisco and elsewhere. Every utility needs to begin understanding how it will handle the opportunities and challenges EVs will create. In this section you’ll learn more about the EV roadmap.

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How to handle EV charging? Try borrowing from those who've gone before

Smart grid, smart grid technolocy, electric vehicles, EV charging, policy and regulation, electric utilities
A new study report says utilities and regulatory commissions need to raise the number of electric vehicle tariffs to make EVs more attractive to customers. But is it the responsibility of utilities to take on that chore – and the financial obligation? We don't think so.

Successful smart charging pilot shows value to utilities and customers

Smart grid, smart grid technology, demos and pilots, EV charging, peak demand, electric utilities
An Australian system integrator and technology developing company recently completed a successful EV smart charging project in which utility customers saved money and the utility lowered its peak demand by shifting charging to evenings. We've got the details inside.

U.S. plug-in EV milestone: 100,000 sold

Smart grid, smart grid technology, electric transportation, plug-in EVs, EV markets and pricing
Plug In America, a plug-in EV advocacy group, said the number of the cars sold would reach 100,000 this week – a number the organization sees as a milestone. It's based on published reports of EV sales.

Demand management of electric vehicle charging using Victoria’s Smart Grid

This demonstration project has delivered the world’s first use of a Smart Grid for electric vehicle charging demand management. In doing so, the project has demonstrated significant benefits for consumers and utilities from the Australian state of Victoria’s rollout of smart meters.

Selling electricity from EV fleet to PJM: important milestone or dumb idea?

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NRG Energy and University of Delaware celebrated a milestone in their electric vehicle to grid project - selling electricity from an EV fleet to PJM. It's a first, they say. And we say (again) that vehicle to grid is a dumb idea. Click for details and to add your thoughts.

Why a sluggish all-electric car market shouldn't be a surprise

Smart grid, smart grid technology, EVs, all electric cars, EV markets and pricing, electric transportation
All-electric cars didn't exactly fly off showroom floors when they were rolled out a couple years ago - but that really shouldn't be much of a surprise. A Forbes article outlines the reasons why production should continue - but also points out problems, including increasingly questioned subsidies and tax rebates - that need to be addressed.

4 reports in 4 minutes: smart meters, smart grid financials, utility maturity and EV adoption

Smart Grid, smart meters, smart grid M&A, VC smart grid investments, utility smart grid maturity, electric transportation, EVs, smart grid reports
Should we be talking to consumers about smart homes instead of smart meters? That's what a new study out of the UK seems to suggest. Click for a quick peek at that report and three more we think you'll find as interesting as we did.

Future of electric power: Net zero homes get a step closer

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Ford Motor Company has teamed with a major homebuilder to showcase EVs, solar power systems and smart appliances at a net zero model home in San Marcos, California. Net zero homes aren't a new concept, but the day a substantial number of homes have both solar and EVs will be yet another game-changer for utilities. Find out why.

The quest continues: Alternative paths for energy generation and storage

Smart grid, smart grid technology, smart grid innovation, R&D, energy generation, energy storage, EVs, renewable energy, wind energy, solar energy
Some new twists on energy generation and storage technologies look like solid bets - and others may be destined for a very short stint in the spotlight. Click for a look at a few intriguing projects currently in R&D mode and see if you think any of them have staying power.

Obama budget proposes major clean energy investments

Smart grid, smart grid technology, smart grid spending, smart grid investment, DOE, Obama administration, clean energy technologies
President Obama has proposed a fiscal year 2014 budget that makes it clear he continues to strongly support clean energy investment. While the proposed budget's chances for approval may be minimal in its current form, it calls for more government spending for EVs, wind energy, biofuels and other green technologies.

Emerging technologies: a mix of the worthy and the weird

Smart grid, smart grid technologies, renewable energy, energy storage, smart grid strategy, research and development
Evolving energy technologies can be thought-provoking and profoundly interesting. Or they can be a little weird. We'll let you decide where the technologies we're featuring today fit in. Click for a look at new innovations from GE, Bombardier and five others.

EV adoption: How much does choice matter?

Smart grid, smart grid technology, EVs, electric vehicles, plug-in EVs, EV markets, smart grid strategy
What will it take to get more drivers to buy EVs? Available choices have turned out to be a key factor, according to a new survey by the Electric Power Research Institute. Read the story to find out what prospective EV customers really want.

New company a step forward for EV charging interoperability

Smart grid, smart grid technologies, EV charging, EV charging stations, EV charging interoperability, EV adoption, ECOtality, ChargePoint
ECOtality and ChargePoint, both well-recognized names in the EV charging world, have formed a new company, Collaboratev, to bring interoperability to EV charging networks. The idea is drivers across the country will be able to easily charge their cars at all stations operated by affiliated networks.

Using EV charging as a "shock absorber" for the grid

Smart grid, smart grid EV charging, electric vehicles, PEVs, smart grid strategy, electric transportation, electric utilities
AeroVironment and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are collaborating on efficient plug-in EV charging stations that can not only help stabilize the electric grid, but also cut costs of integrating renewable energy... and just maybe save EV owners some money.

Variable rate plans for plug-in EVs: Not such a hot idea?

Smart grid, electric transportation, EVs, EV charging, variable rate plans, electric utilities, smart grid strategy
While there has been some serious buzz about variable rate plans for plug-in EV owners being a money maker for utilities, a new report from Pike Research says hold your horses - those rate plans likely won't accomplish much.

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