“The energy mix is changing. Currently, we have around 75% of our electricity supplied from fossil fuels. However, beyond 2020 we will be moving towards an 80% decarbonised electricity supply.
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SPX : Selected by Chevrolet as Home Charging Installation Partner for the New Volt
SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) has been selected by Chevrolet to serve as the exclusive provider of turnkey electric vehicle home charging installation services to owners of the new Chevrolet Volt.
Continue readingEpyon Introduces First Electric Vehicle AC/DC Combo Charge Post
New Charge Post Supports All Emerging Charging Standards for Electric Vehicles.
Continue readingToyota smart-grid technology for its plug-in electric cars
The system can also optimize energy consumption based on users’ lifestyles and automatically control vehicle-battery charging and water-heater use to systematically and reliably make possible energy-saving lifestyles.
Continue readingNew York Grid Ready for More Wind Power
According to a study issued today by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), wind energy could be increased by over five times the amount currently operating in New York.
Continue readingEDF and the Renault-Nissan Alliance strengthen their partnership for electric vehicles
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, and Henri Proglio, CEO of EDF, signed agreements at the Paris Motor Show to further their cooperation in the field of electric mobility.
Continue readingNissan to Show Future Potential of Electric Vehicles at CEATEC Japan 2010
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced its participation in CEATEC JAPAN 2010, an annual exhibition showcasing cutting-edge electronic and information technologies.
Continue readingStakeholders Urge FERC To Recognize The Broad Benefits Transmission Provides
A robust, modern transmission infrastructure is essential both to develop our vast domestic clean energy resources and to effectively integrate demand-side options.
Continue readingECOtality Expands EV Infrastructure Plan for Oregon
Newly announced Blink Network locations in Ashland and Medford strengthen the state?s EV infrastructure along the I-5 corridor.
Continue readingNissan and Endesa have joined forces to develop a Quick Charging network for electric vehicles
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Endesa, Spain’s largest electricity supply company, have joined forces to develop a Quick Charging network for electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Power Can Deliver Cleaner, More Affordable Energy and More Jobs Than Offshore Oil
New Jersey, Virginia and South Carolina could supply 92%, 83% and 64% of their current electricity generation with offshore wind farm, respectively.
Continue readingPilot Project Seeks to Put More Wind Energy on the Grid
The project also holds promise for lowering costs while increasing the environmental benefits of wind power in the region.
Continue readingTXU Energy offers free charges in Dallas to spark electric vehicles
TXU Energy will install at least a dozen electric car charging stations on city property in Fort Worth and Dallas.
Continue readingEaton and Murphy Oil USA Team Up to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network
After an initial test phase at a location in Tennessee, Eaton and Murphy Oil USA will evaluate ways to expand the program and utilize the combined capabilities of their organizations.
Continue reading64 Percent of Electric Vehicle Charge Points in the United States to be Residential Units
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) over the next several years will be accompanied by a significant buildout of EV charging infrastructure including public, private, workplace, and residential charging equipment.
Continue readingEndesa and Nissan to develop quick charge technology for electric vehicles
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Endesa, Spain’s largest electricity supply company, have joined forces to develop a Quick Charging network for electric vehicles.
Continue readingECOtality Reveals Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan for Western Oregon
More Than 1,000 Blink Charging Stations Will Charge up Electric Vehicles in Portland and Other Key Metropolitan Areas.
Continue readingEndesa and Mitsubishi signed a MOU on electric vehicles collaboration
Endesa´s Chairman, Mr. Borja Prado, and Chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mr. Yorihiko Kojima, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Tokyo for commencing feasibility study on e-mobility collaboration.
Continue readingElectrification of Transportation in the US: Accommodating Peaks and Valleys of Electricity Use A Major Challenge
“We see tremendous opportunity for valley-filling, because there is a fair amount of underutilization during the early morning hours when demand is lowest.”
Continue readingVolt lithium-ion batteries could enable renewable energy solutions
General Motors and ABB Group will work together to develop pilot projects for re-using the batteries from the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles.
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