EnergyHub and Rivian have announced a partnership aimed at expanding Rivian driver access to utility electric vehicle (EV) managed charging programs across North America. The collaboration is intended to simplify enrollment in utility programs for … [Read more...]
Grid-edge platform links EV charging and residential battery dispatch
WeaveGrid, a grid-edge orchestration software provider for electric utilities, and FranklinWH, a provider of residential energy storage systems, have announced a partnership to integrate FranklinWH battery systems into WeaveGrid’s … [Read more...]
Advances the development of bidirectional EV charging
Enphase Energy recently provided an update on the continued development of its IQ Bidirectional EV Charging Platform, highlighting progress toward a globally scalable architecture, successful interoperability demonstrations, and ongoing validation … [Read more...]
Massachusetts V2X program explores EVs as distributed energy resources
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced the participants in a first-of-its-kind Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program focused on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into grid operations. Selected school districts, … [Read more...]
Cascde EV Aggregation platform launches to support utility grid management
The Mobility House North America has announced the launch of Cascade EV Aggregator, a vehicle-grid integration platform designed to help utilities manage electric vehicle (EV) charging and discharging across a wide range of asset types. The platform … [Read more...]
Q&A: How to keep high-power EV charging reliable under grid constraints
Scaling electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to higher power levels places unprecedented demands on electrical distribution systems. Grid capacity, protection coordination, power quality, thermal limits, and real time load control are now … [Read more...]
Study models bidirectional EV charging performance across diverse US grids
New research from the University of Michigan, conducted in collaboration with Ford Motor Co., provides one of the most detailed, geographically resolved analyses to date of vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy systems in the United States. The study … [Read more...]
PG&E, Nissan, and Fermata Energy demonstrate V2X integration for grid support
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Nissan, and Fermata Energy are collaborating on a demonstration that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) and bidirectional chargers with a multi-customer microgrid to provide grid support and enhance energy … [Read more...]
Collaboration advances V2G charging project for buses
Hubject and Heliox, a Siemens business, announced a partnership with Accelera by Cummins and Blue Bird Corp. to launch what they describe as the first commercial implementation of an interoperable, standards-compliant vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging … [Read more...]
How to safely secure the software-defined EV
As electric vehicles (EVs) become software-defined and cloud-connected, they introduce powerful new capabilities and a far broader attack surface. Over-the-air (OTA) updates, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and intelligent charging … [Read more...]
How engineers are meeting the demands of higher-voltage and smarter EV systems
Electric vehicle (EV) power electronics are advancing rapidly as vehicles transition to higher voltages and smarter, more connected architectures. The push toward 800-V+ systems is influencing multiple engineering domains, including onboard charger … [Read more...]
Part II: How engineers are optimizing dc fast-charging systems for interoperability and V2G
In Part I of this interview, Mike Calise, CEO of Tellus Power, discussed how engineers ensure grid stability, system safety, and reliability in high-power dc charging networks. In this second installment, the conversation turns to the … [Read more...]
Bringing bidirectional EV charging to American homes
Wallbox has completed the first US residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger. The project demonstrates how electric vehicles (EVs) can serve as backup power sources for homes, allowing households to draw energy directly from … [Read more...]
Q&A: What it takes to build reliable and secure EVSE networks
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is one of the most critical enablers for mass EV adoption. Reliable, secure, and efficient charging networks determine not only driver confidence but also the long-term sustainability of large-scale … [Read more...]
New funding to support grid interactive EV charging
WeaveGrid, a software company focused on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) with the electric grid, announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of LG Group. The investment adds expertise in energy storage to … [Read more...]
How are V2X and V2E reshaping EV power architecture?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming mobile power stations capable of energizing everything from camping equipment to entire buildings. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, including Vehicle-to-Equipment (V2E) applications, are changing how … [Read more...]