electric vehicle charging Articles
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DC metering ,The `new darling` of new energy metering
With the sharply increase in demand for fast charging and renewable energy, the demand for DC circuits becoming more and more common. With the proliferation of DC circuits, the need for powerful DC metering technology has surfaced. DC metering systems now have many of the key functions in AC metering, including data logging and powerful communication protocols. A large scale demand for DC ...
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The E–CITY 2020 game: the use of simulation games can accelerate market model design for the electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The charging of electric vehicles forms a new market, which is emerging partially from existing energy markets. A new market requires a new market model; a description of roles, responsibilities and processes. Designing a market model for a yet non–existent market is complex and abstract, since future market dynamics are difficult to predict. Simulation games are a proven method to deal with such ...
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Why do EV charging stations need to be ready for IEC 61851-1 Edition 3?
The new edition of the international standard for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment (EVCE), IEC 61851-1, has finally arrived in Europe. Starting from February 3rd, 2022, all the EV chargers sold in Europe (28 EU countries, plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey) must be compliant with this standard. So, the answer to the question on the title of this blog is simple: it is ...
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Comparison and evaluation of different DC/DC topologies for plug–in hybrid electric vehicle chargers
The battery charging system is a critical part of a plug–in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The efficiency, charging speed, and cost of such chargers are crucial to the commercialisation of PHEVs. In this paper, the advantages and drawbacks of four potential PHEV charger topologies were compared based on their operations through simulation and experiments. Their electrical stress, efficiency, ...
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Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Saves City Money - Case Study
Challenge Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, the City of Benicia is an ideal place for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to stop and charge should their cars be low on range. However, the city’s existing infrastructure took four-to-six hours to fully charge a vehicle. In an effort to provide a better option for commuters, and draw additional visitors to Benicia’s vibrant ...
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Optimisation of PHEV/EV charging infrastructures: a review
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or electric vehicle (EV) has the potential to facilitate the energy and environmental aspects of personal transportation, but face a hurdle of access to charging system. The charging infrastructure has its own complexities when it is compared with petrol stations because of the involvement of the different charging alternatives. As a result, the topic ...
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EV charging station with MID energy meters
Electric vehicle charging posts are devices that replenish electrical energy to electric vehicles, and are generally installed on highways, shopping malls and parking lots. As the global electric vehicle market grows, the market demand for electric vehicle charging posts continues to increase. According to the IEA of International Energy Agency, the global scale of charging piles in 2025 and 2030 ...
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Expanding Multimodal Transport Hubs to Centralize Electric Vehicle Charging
As cities expand, they need more sustainable and effective modes of transportation. Hubs for multimodal transportation, which combine several forms of transportation, might be useful. Nonetheless, it's critical to focus and provide electric mobility incentives to advance sustainable transportation. These hubs provide commuters with a range of alternatives as they are furnished with features ...
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Riello UPS and Audi for E-Mobility - Case Study
AUDI Brand Experience Center at Munich Airport: Efficient energy management in the charging park for e-mobility. The automobile manufacturer Audi currently operates 78 AC charging points and six HPC charging points at Munich Airport in order to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations. The Audi Brand Experience Center located there is consistently geared towards ...
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Alba Green Energy Fair - 2022 edition
Between October 1-2, you can find us at the House of Culture of Trade Unions in Alba-Iulia, exhibition with free access organized by the Local Energy Agency of Alba The official page of the event published the following statement: "For the 2022 edition, several suppliers of solutions and equipment for the production of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency, as well as suppliers of ...
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Electric cars expect to survive government cuts
Plugged-in places electric cars recharging infrastructure expects to survive the government's upcoming spending review and continue growing across the UK. The “plugged-in places” scheme is expected to survive from the government's upcoming spending review, covering the way for the accelerated rollout of electric car recharging networks in British cities. The Department for Transport ...
By Vital Energi
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Why Do We Need Electricity Meter?
Why Do We Need Electricity Meter?Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives. From powering our homes to running our businesses, electricity is a vital resource that we cannot do without. However, with the increasing demand for electricity, it is important to have a system in place that ensures fair and accurate billing. This is where Electricity Meter come in.Electricity Meter is a ...
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The Future of Oil vs. Solar Energy – Which Is the Smart Choice?
The Future of Oil vs. Solar Energy – Which Is the Smart Choice?Environmental Faceoff: Oil vs. Solar Using gasoline to power vehicles has been the popular choice in the United States since motor vehicles went mainstream. But have you ever stopped to think about whether there’s a more economically and environmentally friendly option? After all, every one of us pays for it when the cost ...
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Electric Cars and the Kindness of Strangers
As if we don’t have enough phobias already, now there is range anxiety, a malady brought on by the electric car. But it’s okay; there is a cure, or rather an app for that. Studies indicate that many electric car drivers – and those considering joining the ranks – suffer the fear of running out of power and being stranded with a dead battery. A little planning ahead could ...
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Energy saving solution from YTL metering
Smart meters have been around for a while, and there are more and more application scenarios. Commonly used scenarios include ordinary metering, electric vehicle charging piles, industrial automation, power quality, in addition to electrical protection, process detection and control, and so on. And today’s focus is on the role of smart meters in energy saving and consumption reduction. ...
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Tips to Choose the Best EV Charging Solution for Businesses
The popularity of EVs (Electric Vehicles) is growing daily, which urges the need for accessible and efficient charging solutions to become more available. It would help if you choose the right EV charging solutions customized to your business needs for a seamless charging experience. It also helps in supporting the transition to stable transportation. If you plan to select a charging ...
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EV Connect LLC grant for public plug-in vehicle charge stations at Los Angeles County Metro Transit Locations – Case Study
EV Connect LLC will install 20 publicly accessible charging stations for electric vehicles at five different public transportation hubs within the area served by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. As carmakers begin to roll out all-electric cars and plug–in hybrids, Southern Californians will be some of the first drivers in the nation to have access to the new ...
By EV Connect
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The Role of Data Analytics in Optimising the Performance and Usage of EV Charging Stations
The world is moving quickly toward electric cars these days, and EVs have gone a long way since they were first introduced in the 1800s. With charging infrastructures, advancements in battery technology, and increasing awareness, EVs have become more affordable and accessible. With the growing demand for EVs, charging stations need to become faster, more accessible, and easier to adopt at ...
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What extended functionalities will smart energy meters have?
As the core component of modern energy management systems, smart energy meters have already brought significant changes and efficiency improvements in many aspects. However, with the rapid development of technology and continuous innovation, smart energy meters may potentially have disruptive functionalities in the future, which will completely change our understanding of electricity usage and ...
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High quality DC meter can improve the fairness of DC charging station
With the development of society and smart grid, the application of DC power is becoming more and more popular, and the measurement of DC power is becoming more and more important. As a DC energy metering device, DC electricity meter has received a lot of attention in the market. In order to meet the demand of intelligent and digital management and different application scenarios, the functions of ...
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