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Yesterday, the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure National Conference, co-hosted by NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials, AASHTO, and the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, launched in Detroit. State leaders and industry experts gathered to explore critical topics in EV infrastructure deployment, including: • Updates on NEVI deployment • Maximizing NEVI funds after achieving “Fully Built Out” status • Equitable community charging solutions • EV-grid integration with utilities • Emerging issues in the national EV charging network We look forward to the next few days of continued conversation on the future of EV Infrastructure #Transportation #CleanEnergy #EVCharging

Through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, states across the country are receiving hundreds of millions of dollars to build out electric vehicle infrastructure. One of the biggest challenges in #EV infrastructure development is finding sites to locate chargers that don’t require expensive and time-consuming grid upgrades (especially for heavy-duty EV chargers, like those needed for trucks/shipping). California has public grid data (called Integration Capacity Analyses or ICAs) that can address this challenge by showing locations where chargers can be installed without requiring expensive and time-consuming grid upgrades. Unfortunately, delays and errors in the ICA data being published by the state’s investor-owned utilities are making it impossible to use for this purpose. An anticipated ruling from the California Public Utilities Commission could remedy the situation, and provide a model for other states with ambitious EV goals. Learn more about this issue and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4d9VZCC

Great article on the state of NEVI deployment and challenges by Hannah Lutz ... I know she put a lot of work into this piece, and a lot got cut. While I'm not in love with the headline (written by editors), the article does a great job capturing many of the factors that lead to the roll out of the NEVI program taking several years. The biggest speed bump to NEVI are the states themselves. Some have embraced NEVI and have moved quickly (5 states have already issued two rounds of awards); while 16 states have yet to even open their round 1 NEVI RFP process. People also need to understand and embrace that the value of NEVI is not the number of fast chargers that will be built under this program, rather WHERE they are built. Private industry simply hasn't deployed fast charging stations in areas where they don't currently make economic sense - chicken and the egg situation. With the up to 80% (in reality most sites are actually receiving funding for about 70% of total costs) in federal funding, the economics of these sites becomes significantly better. And this helps eliminate charging deserts and increases confidence in current and potential EV drivers that they can take that road trip to upstate New York or from Idaho to North Dakota.

Many news outlets have reported the single-digit tallies of open charging stations funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program more than two years after it launched. The number (just eight open stations) is staggering on its own, but there's more to the story. Like America’s electricity grid, the EV charger deployment process is fragmented. The sluggish rollout of charging infrastructure underscores the complexity of constructing a nationwide fueling infrastructure led by states. There is no uniform way to build it. Companies that win funds through the NEVI program can’t employ an efficient cookie-cutter strategy nationally because state regulators and utility companies have unique sets of rules. Here’s a look at which states are leading, which are lagging and why. https://lnkd.in/e24m_SVQ cc: Automotive News #ev #electricvehicles #evcharging #chargingstations #NEVI

𝟭𝘀𝘁 “𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 & 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺” aimed to bring together the various players in the charging chain (grid operators, charging station operators, vehicle and battery experts, etc.) to discuss important issues. 🚗🔋 Short teaser presentations were given by selected experts on the topics of “#grid”, “#charging infrastructure” and “#V2X research”, each followed by a lively discussion in a fishbowl format. 🌍🤝 This enabled the "Vehicle & Grid Forum" to develop a common understanding of future problems within a heterogeneous group. 📄🌐 The results of these discussions will be published on the website in the upcoming days: https://lnkd.in/dy5GDv9R 🔄🗣️ The forum is planned as an annual event, whereby the format, which focuses on extremely open discussions, is to be retained. 🗓 #VehicleGridForum #EVCharging #SmartGrid #OpenDiscussion #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy

Accelerating #electrification requires a massive investment in grids and #flexibility! ⚡ We urge the European Commission to: 🔜 Undertake an immediate reform of the TEN-E Regulation and Ten-Year Network Development Plan processes for both Transmission System Operators (#TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (#DSOs). 🚗 Address persistent hurdles at the national level, such as double taxation, to incentivise energy storage, including from electric vehicles (#EVs). 📃 Provide guidelines on anticipatory planning for national authorities to facilitate the expansion, reinforcement and modernisation of grids. This is crucial for delivering our net-zero future. ✊ That is why we're calling on the new European Commission to deliver its Electrification Action Plan within its first 100 days❗️ Join our #100daysToElectrify call 👇 https://lnkd.in/gPT6vJ7n T&E william todts Eoin Bannon

Have you heard about the change coming to the EV charging infrastructure? 🔋 Connected Kerb is leading the charge with nationwide smart charging rollout, offering cheaper electricity rates at public charge points. By scheduling charging during off-peak hours, drivers can save up to £222 annually while reducing grid pressure. ⚡️ Read all about it in our latest blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewzYRRZV #charging #electricvehicle #ev #infrastructure #industrynews

Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) are an innovative approach to operating transmission lines that allow electric utilities to utilize the true maximum safe capacity that can be transmitted through the lines (ampacity). Carrying more power on existing infrastructure allows utilities to save on transmission upgrades, reduce congestion, and ultimately save consumers money. DLR is made possible by different methodologies that measure the various properties in the field such as ambient weather conditions and temperature of the conductors on a transmission line. Data on conductor conditions and the surrounding environment are collected and used to calculate the DLR for the line. DLR has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the power grid. Implementations of the technology require no new construction and can be operational and provide benefits to the grid in months. As the electricity demand continues to grow from electrification, DLR will be an important piece of the puzzle for operators to adequately meet demand. Source: https://lnkd.in/ef2Nzxnc #DLR #SmartGrid #TransmissionLines #PowerGrid #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #GridOptimization #PowerInfrastructure #ElectricityDemand #EnergyManagement #SustainableEnergy #PowerTransmission #EnergySolutions #InfrastructureUpgrades #GridReliability #EnergyInnovation

Ministry of Power Amendment in Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024 The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the 2024 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure guidelines to streamline them with the forthcoming regulations for Battery Swapping and Charging Stations, enhancing the overall EV infrastructure development across the country.

Accelerating #electrification requires a massive investment in grids and #flexibility! ⚡ We urge the European Commission to: 🔜 Undertake an immediate reform of the TEN-E Regulation and Ten-Year Network Development Plan processes for both Transmission System Operators (#TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (#DSOs). 🚗 Address persistent hurdles at the national level, such as double taxation, to incentivise energy storage, including from electric vehicles. 📃 Provide guidelines on anticipatory planning for national authorities to facilitate the expansion, reinforcement and modernisation of grids. This is crucial for delivering our net-zero future. ✊ That is why we're calling on the new European Commission to deliver an Electrification Action Plan within its first 100 days❗️ Join our #100daysToElectrify call 👇 https://lnkd.in/esv9UjU5 AVERE - The European Association for Electromobility Chris Heron Katharina Kramer Raphaël Héliot