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Innovative electricity system balancing tool helps keep Britain’s lights on

March 5, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A new cutting-edge tool developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Strathclyde is helping to revolutionize the real-time balancing of Britain’s electricity network. Energy experts at the University teamed up with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to design […]


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Customizing sulfone electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries improves their safety and performance

February 27, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

In our technologically dependent society, the mobility, dependability, and safety of our devices—including phones and laptops—are critical. Just as important is our ability to easily charge and recharge these devices so they are available when we need them. To do […]


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1 GWh Energy Storage Project In Arizona Gets $559 Million In Financing

February 23, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Strata Clean Energy has secured $559 million in financing for its 255 MW/1,020 MWh Scatter Wash battery storage complex. Strata broke ground on the Phoenix, AZ, energy storage project in January of this year. The huge battery storage complex is […]


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Ionity achieves 600 EV charging locations milestone

February 21, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Ionity has officially established 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging locations across Europe thanks to its most recent opening. The company has opened its first public high-power charging station in Northern Ireland. The new site in Toome is a comprehensive motorway […]


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Poland welcomes first Shell Recharge fast chargers

February 16, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

The first Shell Recharge fast chargers have been launched in Poland at three of the brand’s service stations in Trzcianka, Sekocin Stary, and Radomsk. This first rollout is part of the company’s plans to further expand the Shell Recharge network […]


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Philadelphia Wins $1.47 Million Federal EV Grant

February 14, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $1.47 million in federal funds from the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), supported by the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), through the Ride and Drive Electric grant program to fund […]


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Duck Thru installs first EV charging station

February 7, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Jernigan Oil Company, Inc., parent company of Duck Thru Food Stores, has announced the deployment of its first electric vehicle (EV) charger. The equipment has been installed at a Duck Thru located in Columbia, North Carolina, in partnership with FreeWire […]


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TotalEnergies acquires 200 fast charging sites in Spain

January 30, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

TotalEnergies and Wenea are building a leading player in electric mobility in Spain by developing a network of high-power charging hubs. As a first step, TotalEnergies announces that it has acquired Nordian CPO, a subsidiary of Wenea group that owns […]


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AI is supposed to make us more efficient, but it could mean we waste more energy

January 29, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

The European Union is negotiating an Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive law that aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) based on the risk it poses to individuals, society and the environment. However, discussions of AI overlook one significant […]


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Electric Era launches referral program to expand EV charging access

January 12, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Electric Era Technologies has announced its first-of-its-kind referral program for electric vehicle (EV) drivers and site hosts. Those who enroll in the programme can get paid for referring eligible site hosts for Electric Era’s PowerNode fast charging stations along major […]


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PowerGo opens Denmark’s fastest charging location

January 10, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

PowerGo has opened the fastest charging location in Denmark alongside the Danish Road Directorate. Located in Haderup, PowerGo has installed eight fast charging points for electric vehicles (EV) as part of the company’s roll-out of a large public charging network […]


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Introducing PriceCast EV by A2i

January 9, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

The European EV market is booming. Last year almost 2 million new electric cars were registered [European Environment Agency] and with more affordable EVs on the horizon it is expected that the market will continue to grow. For a long […]


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bp pulse taps development firm to expand British charging network

January 5, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

bp pulse is collaborating with development firm The Galliard Apsley Partnership to expand its UK electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital will help the mobility company in tackling one of the […]


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BYD On Verge Of Surpassing Tesla In BEV Sales — And Some Funny Ideas People Have About BYD

December 29, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

For as long as I’ve been covering electric cars (over a decade), there have been two clear electric vehicle leaders globally — Tesla and BYD. Aside from its electric cars, BYD also led with electric buses and electric trucks — […]


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We All Know EVs Save Money, But Electric Lasers Save Big, Big Money

December 27, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

One of the great things about EVs is that they can save money. Nobody’s going to save money buying the highest-end EVs, obviously, but we’re to the point where budget EVs have a lower total cost of operation than comparable […]


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Starbucks, Osprey Charging kickoff EV charging network in the UK

December 26, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Osprey Charging and Starbucks UK have announced the first of new rapid charging locations they are working together to develop for Starbucks customers. A facility providing three rapid charge points is now open for customers alongside a new drive-through located […]


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Kempower partners with St1 to boost EV charging in the Nordics

December 20, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

EV fast charging solutions provider Kempower has signed a contract to deliver DC fast charging solutions to the energy transition company St1. St1 aims to increase fast charging availability and make the charging experience more user-friendly in the Nordics. This […]


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The Demand Charge Dilemma at EV Charging Stations

December 19, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

With the transition to electric vehicles, utilities are becoming the new “gasoline wholesalers” as they provide critical fuel for transportation. Understanding their complex energy rate structures could make or break your EV charging business. Demand charges, in particular, can be […]


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Big shift coming to EV industry, say experts

December 18, 2023

Via: Tech Xplore

America’s highways and byways would be a wild west if we didn’t have automotive standards. So, give some serious respect, please, to these massive documents filled with painstaking technical specifications. After all, they determine how your car operates, its safety […]


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Volvo opens public EV fast charging network at US Starbucks stores

December 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Volvo Car USA and Starbucks have followed through on their plans to open a public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network across some of the coffee company’s U.S. stores. A total of 50 DC fast chargers have been rolled out […]