Ownership of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Who should own it? The surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption anticipated in the coming decade has sparked a debate over who should take the lead in building the necessary charging infrastructure. On one...
V2X and HEMS: Thinking about home energy consumption EVs are becoming an essential component of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS). As there is increasing demand for smarter energy consumption, the storage potential of the EV battery is a logical tool for savvy...
Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Smart technology for home energy use One of the innovations in EV charging technology is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) EV charging, which offers a novel solution to the challenges of renewable energy integration and grid stability. Understanding...
What happens to retired EV Batteries? Proper handling of EV batteries is key As more and more electric vehicles hit the roads, the question of what happens to their batteries at the end of their life becomes increasingly important. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are...
Bidirectional Charger Mandates? What are bidirectional chargers? The California legislature is considering a new bill that would mandate the use of bidirectional EV chargers for new EVs sold in the state in a move that would change the way EV owners manage their power...