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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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The transition to electric vehicles is the focus of this special issue which we've loaded up with the latest developments, research, and expert opinion, plus links to smart blogs and other useful web resources. And hey, we've got videos too! |
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One way to get wary consumers to warm up to the Smart Grid? Glam it up! Porsche may help with its plans for the EV/PHEV market. (Click for a peek at the 918 Spyder concept car.) |
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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be launched on a commercial scale in most of the world by 2014 and cumulative sales of fuel cell cars and trucks should hit almost 3 million worldwide in 10 years, according to Pike Research. |
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For years the marketing and advertising from government and car companies alike have boldly stated that it was only a matter of time before electric vehicles took over the cr industry. Now, electric vehicles, in the form of hybrids that combine both gas and electric motors, are finally beginning to do just that. (Source: SBI Energy press release / pdf) |
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GE (NYSE: GE) and Juice Technologies announced a joint development agreement to create intelligent plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging devices for U.S. and global markets. The chargers integrate GE’s smart meters with Juice Technology’s Plug Smart™ engine to help consumers charge their cars during low-demand, lower cost time periods. |
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The Smart Grid has turned into a chimera (or Frankenstein if you prefer), a conglomeration and integration of many extremely complex and different communications and IT technologies and hardware. CMEA Capital's Maurice Gunderson argues that simple is better and makes the case that turning EVs into day traders by using their batteries as backup for the electric grid adds yet another layer of unnecessary and potentially expensive complexity. |
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What's the meaning of it all? Use this quick electric vehicle glossary to know your AFVs from your ZEVS. |
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Later this year the first of the mass-market plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles will be arriving in driveways across the U.S. But as analyst John Gartner of Pike Research details in this exclusive report, grid operators and companies involved in vehicle charging still have a lot of work to do to maximize their benefit and minimize their detriment. |
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The average Joe who thinks EVs are a good idea but isn’t absolutely passionate may hold off plunking down money for one until battery charging ease and convenience are firmly established. But a study done for New York City suggests a dense charging network may not be necessary for early adopters. Click inside for more on that, plus a recap of the latest developments on the EV charging front. |
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If you're an app addict, Alex Zheng says there's lots to like about the Chevy Volt's new On-Star application for smart phones. He says the Volt is pushing the technology envelope. See why. |
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Hard to believe batteries have been causing such a ruckus, but they're what make all-electric (EV) and hybrid (HEV) cars run. Some very smart people think the whole EV push is a massive waste of time and others see it as technology that can help save the environment and give us energy independence. Click for a look at the most promising battery technology and what it could mean for just about everyone. |
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It’s fair to say the auto industry – with a nudge from the feds – is finally embracing the era of plug-in hybrids and even the real-deal pure electric vehicles. Manufacturers are trotting out some dazzling next-generation cars at the auto shows. But don’t be fooled. Gas-guzzlers won’t disappear from our roadways any time soon. Learn why delivery dates, sticker prices and ‘range anxiety’ will keep EV adoption in the slow lane (but worth waiting for). |
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GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart energy solutions, today announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG), has launched a multiyear plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) demonstration project using GridPoint’s smart charging software. With electric vehicles becoming commercially available later this year, BGE is eager to explore real-world charging scenarios, gaining relevant experience to inform their strategic planning and help shape smart charging options for the future. |
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PlaNYC was created by the Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability. It defines an aggressive strategy that calls for a 44% reduction of transportation emissions from current levels by 2030. In addition, reduction in the city’s levels of harmful particulate emissions and pollutants are targeted to help improve New York City’s air quality. |
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The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today outlined an action plan for Congress and the Obama Administration to build on their historic commitment to electric vehicle technology and accelerate the growth of hybrid, plug-in, battery and fuel cell vehicles in the U.S. |
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Billed as the first truly green EV charging station in the U.S., an all wind-powered station has been installed in Chicago's Highland Park. And of course, it's for a law firm that specializes in Smart Grid, renewable energy and energy law. |
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Carbon Day Automotive, Chicago, Illinois, announced the installation of the first truly “green” electric car charging station in the continental United States. The Carbon Day Automotive ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station, powered by Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint® Network and located in the parking lot directly adjacent to 440 Central Avenue, Highland Park is completely powered by the wind. |
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Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel announced today it will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both automotive and stationary smart grid applications. Backed by a mix of private funds and public incentives, the new facilities will more than double EnerDel's U.S. production capacity and create 1,400 new jobs. |
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Indianapolis-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel will join forces again with the real estate division of ITOCHU Corporation, a giant Japanese industrial trading company, to develop and make advanced battery systems for a residential Smart Grid storage project near Tokyo. |
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SAE International has released a standard that outlines requirements for a standard charging connector for EVs, plug-in hybrids and charging systems. Basically, the standard would allow anyone driving a car with a plug to charge up anywhere. |
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SAE International has released a standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, and electrical charging systems. |
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The Tennessee Valley Authority, the Electric Power Research Institute and Oak Ridge National Laboratory will build and test two prototype solar-assisted electric vehicle charging stations, then deploy additional stations in Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville. |
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In today's featured segment of the Pacific Crest Mosaic Smart Grid survey, utility industry leaders project when EVs will start placing significant demand on the electric grid. |
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Watch this video to better understand the basic operational design of the Chevrolet Volt. |
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Qinetiq, a British defense and security technology company, is working on a new lithium-ion vehicle battery that would cost half as much and last longer than those in use today. |
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Predictive life cycle asset managment smart grid apps.
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