Topic: smart grid
OnStar Creates API for Utility Companies That Want to Integrate EVs Into the Smart Grid
DETROIT – OnStar has created an application programming interface (API) for energy and technology companies interested in developing Smart Grid solutions for the Chevrolet Volt.
Posted on February 7, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more
Nissan Partners With Tech Companies to Explore LEAF Battery Reuse Options
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Nissan North America Inc. has partnered with three technology companies – ABB, 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corp. of America – to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF.
Posted on January 31, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more
OnStar Using Chevrolet Volts in Google’s 'Gfleet' to Demonstrate Technology
DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners could soon charge their car with renewable energy using new technology from OnStar. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate the technology on the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.
Posted on January 23, 2012 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
Study: EV Charging Equipment Sales to Reach $4.3 Billion Worldwide by 2017
BOULDER, CO – According to a new report from Pike Research, more than 1.5 million locations to charge electric vehicles will be available in the United States by 2017, with a total of 7.7 million locations worldwide.
Posted on December 19, 2011 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more
IBM, Swiss Utility Collaborate on EV Charging Mobile App Pilot
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND -- IBM Research said it has teamed with EKZ, the electricity utility provider of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, on a new pilot project that will allow consumers to use smart phones and other mobile devices to charge electric vehicles and monitor energy costs.
Posted on October 18, 2011 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more
Standards Groups Collaborate to Advance EV Infrastructure
WARRENDALE, PA – As a result of the new strategic partnership with the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) SAE International said it is making considerable progress on development of a prototype charging coupler.
Posted on August 16, 2011 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more
EV Study Underscores Pivotal Role of ‘Smart Charging’
WASHINGTON -- Simply “plugging in” 1 million electric cars could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless "smart charging" is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM Interconnection and Better Place.
Posted on July 20, 2011 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more
GM to Launch Smart Grid Pilot
RALEIGH, NC – General Motors announced plans to launch a pilot program of smart grid solutions for electric vehicles this year, paving the way for utilities to increase energy efficiency and offer lower charging costs to customers.
Posted on July 19, 2011 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more
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