Clean Grid Technology, Markets & Business, Markets & Trends
Preparing for the Fast-Approaching Takeover of EVs
Originally published on pnnl.gov, July 29, 2020. RICHLAND, Wash.—Electric vehicles are coming—en masse. How can local utilities, grid planners and cities prepare? That’s the key question addressed with a new study led by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office. “While […]
charging stations, duck curve, EV adoption, EVs, infrastructure
Clean Grid Technology, Energy Storage, Markets & Business, Markets & Trends, Uncategorized
EVs 102: What You Need to Know
Taylor Patterson, ERS Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles As with any technology, electric vehicles (EVs) have their own list of advantages and drawbacks. Pros: Cons: – Elimination of tailpipe emissions– Minimal operational costs– Lower maintenance costs– Convenient at-home charging– Unique driving experience – Range anxiety– Recharge time– Accessibility of charging station– Higher upfront cost […]
charging stations, electric vehicles, EV owners, EV sales, EVs, Fast-Charging, range anxiety
Clean Grid Technology, Energy Storage, Markets & Business, Markets & Trends
Do You Know How Much You Pay to Charge Your Electric Car?
Milana Pakes, ERS Currently, they only make up a small percentage of the volume of cars sold globally, but by 2040 they are expected to account for 57% of annual car sales. With EVs and charging stations rapidly popping up all over the nation, it’s getting easier to make the switch from fossil-fuel-reliant to electric, […]
charging stations, Electric car, EV, peak demand, upfront costs, utility company