Electric Vehicles
Shell Agrees To Acquire sonnen
February 20, 2019
Potomac Edison to Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program in Maryland
March 6, 2019
Over the course of the five-year pilot program, Potomac Edison will install more than 50 charging stations, including nine "fast charging" stations at various locations throughout its Maryland service territory. In addition, residential customers of Potomac Edison in Maryland will be eligible for rebates of up to $300 for the installation of EV charging stations at their home. Rebates also will be available for charging stations at multifamily properties. more
March 6, 2019
Over the course of the five-year pilot program, Potomac Edison will install more than 50 charging stations, including nine "fast charging" stations at various locations throughout its Maryland service territory. In addition, residential customers of Potomac Edison in Maryland will be eligible for rebates of up to $300 for the installation of EV charging stations at their home. Rebates also will be available for charging stations at multifamily properties. more
eMotorWerks and Platte River Power Authority Partner on Colorado's First Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Study
February 27, 2019
The study, which is open to EV drivers in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont in northern Colorado, investigates EV charging patterns to develop future smart charging services at scale. With an initial target of 250 participating EVs, eMotorWerks and Platte River are deploying a demand response-enabled system in the service territory with the aim to reduce electricity costs and boost renewables penetration. more
February 27, 2019
The study, which is open to EV drivers in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont in northern Colorado, investigates EV charging patterns to develop future smart charging services at scale. With an initial target of 250 participating EVs, eMotorWerks and Platte River are deploying a demand response-enabled system in the service territory with the aim to reduce electricity costs and boost renewables penetration. more
Shell Agrees To Acquire sonnen
February 20, 2019
The agreement will accelerate the ability of the two companies to offer innovative integrated energy services and electric vehicle charging solutions, and the provision of grid services that are based on sonnen's virtual battery pool.
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Most Utilities Executives Agree Risk of Consumers Going Largely Off-Grid Will Increase Significantly in Next Two Years, According to Research from Accenture
February 6, 2019
Ninety-five percent of utilities executives agree that the risk of electricity consumers going largely off the grid and only using it as occasional backup will increase significantly in the next two years, according to a study from Accenture. However, the study finds that electrification of transport and buildings will bolster electricity demand growth after 2026. more
February 6, 2019
Ninety-five percent of utilities executives agree that the risk of electricity consumers going largely off the grid and only using it as occasional backup will increase significantly in the next two years, according to a study from Accenture. However, the study finds that electrification of transport and buildings will bolster electricity demand growth after 2026. more
EVs Create New Value in the Energy Cloud, but Utilities Are Not Guaranteed a Cent
January 30, 2019 | Source: Navigant Research
Traditional energy suppliers should be afraid, as tiles-to-tyres solar PV, stationary storage, and vehicle-to-home services lie outside a monopoly market. Suppliers have little opportunity to influence the development of these services or control who competes in the market. more
January 30, 2019 | Source: Navigant Research
Traditional energy suppliers should be afraid, as tiles-to-tyres solar PV, stationary storage, and vehicle-to-home services lie outside a monopoly market. Suppliers have little opportunity to influence the development of these services or control who competes in the market. more
NYSEG and RG&E Test Energy Storage Technologies
January 16, 2019
New York State Electric & Gas along with Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc., have completed construction and deployed four energy storage pilot projects. These initiatives will test electric distribution system benefits, new technologies, and the capability to store energy, which could create opportunities for cost savings and provide environmental benefits. more
January 16, 2019
New York State Electric & Gas along with Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc., have completed construction and deployed four energy storage pilot projects. These initiatives will test electric distribution system benefits, new technologies, and the capability to store energy, which could create opportunities for cost savings and provide environmental benefits. more
General Motors to Collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots on EV Charging
January 14, 2019
General Motors will collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the nation's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports. GM plans to aggregate dynamic data from each of the EV charging networks so owners of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV can have a more seamless charging experience with their GM vehicles. more
January 14, 2019
General Motors will collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the nation's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports. GM plans to aggregate dynamic data from each of the EV charging networks so owners of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV can have a more seamless charging experience with their GM vehicles. more
CPUC Approves First-in-State Pilot Program for Drivered Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service
January 7, 2019
The California Public Utilities Commission recently (12/21) authorized Zoox, Inc. to participate in California's first pilot providing "drivered" autonomous vehicle (AV) passenger service to the public. Passengers can ride in a vehicle that operates autonomously, and Zoox must have a trained test driver present in the driver's seat and ready to take over if needed. Zoox may not charge passengers for any rides in test AVs. more
January 7, 2019
The California Public Utilities Commission recently (12/21) authorized Zoox, Inc. to participate in California's first pilot providing "drivered" autonomous vehicle (AV) passenger service to the public. Passengers can ride in a vehicle that operates autonomously, and Zoox must have a trained test driver present in the driver's seat and ready to take over if needed. Zoox may not charge passengers for any rides in test AVs. more
New Mobility Paradigms Influence Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements
October 31, 2018
Today's electric vehicle (EV) owners usually charge their vehicles at home, seldom using public fast chargers. Ride-hailing companies' growing interest in operating EVs in their fleets could trigger a significant increase in the demand for public fast chargers, ultimately making them more economically feasible. more
October 31, 2018
Today's electric vehicle (EV) owners usually charge their vehicles at home, seldom using public fast chargers. Ride-hailing companies' growing interest in operating EVs in their fleets could trigger a significant increase in the demand for public fast chargers, ultimately making them more economically feasible. more
New York Power Authority Receives Funding to Develop Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
October 24, 2018
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), North Carolina State University and ABB Group recently received $2.67 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an intelligent, grid-friendly, modular extreme fast charging system for electric vehicles (EV). The three-year project aims to prototype and test a charging station that significantly speeds up charge time, reduces system footprint and improves efficiency compared to existing alternatives. more
October 24, 2018
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), North Carolina State University and ABB Group recently received $2.67 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an intelligent, grid-friendly, modular extreme fast charging system for electric vehicles (EV). The three-year project aims to prototype and test a charging station that significantly speeds up charge time, reduces system footprint and improves efficiency compared to existing alternatives. more
Duke Energy Florida Launches Park and Plug EV Charging Station Pilot
October 4, 2018
Duke Energy is installing up to 530 electric vehicle, or EV, charging stations within its Florida service area that will provide the necessary infrastructure network to promote and support the benefits of clean electric transportation. more
October 4, 2018
Duke Energy is installing up to 530 electric vehicle, or EV, charging stations within its Florida service area that will provide the necessary infrastructure network to promote and support the benefits of clean electric transportation. more