V2G
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Electric fleet news 28 Sep 2020Electric vehicle home-charging switch-off a ‘last resort’
Ofgem is considering introducing new rules, which would allow power companies to switch of electric vehicle (EV) home-chargers during times of high demand.
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Electric fleet news 26 Aug 2020Kaluza readies electricity grid for mix of charging technologies
Kaluza has created a new platform to help local energy providers manage electricity supply and demand between a mix of vehicle charging technologies.
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Environment news 29 Jul 2020EVs can be a solution to increasing demand on electricity network, says WPD
Western Power Distribution (WPD) says that electric vehicles (EVs) could be a solution to increasing demand on the electricity network and is demonstrating this through its Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) project.
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Environment news 26 Jun 2020Evidence of EV clustering highlights grid capacity issues
The clustering of electric vehicles may already be more common than many people expect, a Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial suggests.
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Opinion 17 Jun 2020The challenge and opportunity of electrification
By Leon Rooke, commercial sales manager at Centrica Business Solutions
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Environment news 5 Jun 2020Electric Nation to begin next phase of V2G trial
Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge, is today launching the next phase of Electric Nation with a new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial across the Midlands, South West and South Wales.
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Manufacturer news 21 May 2020FCA begins V2G pilot at Mirafiori plant
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has started the first phase of its Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot project, with partner ENGIE Eps.
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Fleet industry news 12 Feb 2020Moixa and Alfen partner for smart charging trial
The companies will use GridShare, Moixa’s AI powered software, to enable EV drivers to deliver essential flexibility to the UK energy system while reducing home energy bills.
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Environment news 3 Dec 2019EV drivers could save £300 a year from V2G
A new report on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has found EV drivers could save up to £300 a year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery.
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Environment news 18 Sep 2019Nissan and EDF Group to develop EV smart charging
Nissan and EDF have signed a deal to work together on developing smart charging solutions, known as vehicle to grid (V2G), for electric vehicles (EVs).
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Fleet industry news 13 May 2019Company car parks and pool fleets best suited to V2G, says Cenex
Company car parks and council pool fleets are among the scenarios which are best suited to vehicle to grid (C2G) electric vehicle charging, Cenex has found.
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Fleet Management Home 4 Apr 2019V2G – is it easy money?
Vehicle to grid technology has the potential to earn electric vehicle operators money, but it is not without some risks.
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Connected fleet 28 Mar 2019Groupe Renault begins its first large-scale EV V2G pilot scheme
Groupe Renault has begun the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid charging in electric vehicles. The schemes will be run in the Netherlands and Portugal.
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Connected Fleet 10 Jan 2019Reducing the need for more power stations
But several barriers stand in the way of V2G technology providing a solution
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Fleet industry news 21 Dec 2018WiTricity wireless charging in new Honda V2G system
WiTricity has collaborated with Honda for its wireless vehicle-to-grid energy management system, which will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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Fleet industry news 21 Dec 2018
OVO installs its first domestic vehicle-to-grid charger
OVO has successfully installed its first vehicle-to-grid charger in a customer’s home, after the charge point was unveiled at the Energy Technology Product Showcase earlier this year.
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Fleet industry news 13 Dec 2018Government and industry take up the EV charge point challenge
Government-funded and commercial-backed ventures are seeking to identify solutions to some of the most pressing concerns around EV charging infrastructure.
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Environment news 31 Oct 2018EDF to offer V2G EV charging to fleets
EDF Energy has collaborated with Nuvve to provide Vehicle to Grid (V2G) smart charging to fleet operators.
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Fleet industry news 17 Aug 2018Smart meters could help EV drivers cut bills
Energy minister Claire Perry hails OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle products - enabled by smart meters.
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Opinion 30 Jul 2018Wireless charging: switch on to concept of not plugging in
By Morris Kesler, chief technology officer at WiTricity
