One of the first questions people ask about electric cars is usually, “Where can I charge it?” The answer is most often, “Wherever you park your car.” A 2013 study by Carnegie […]
Could digital circuit breakers make EV charging and home energy controls even smarter?
Circuit breakers can be found anywhere that electricity flows, preventing overloads from shorting circuits and starting fires. But the fundamental design of these electromechanical switches has changed little from the […]
How to get the US to 100% electric vehicles by 2035
A new study finds massive carbon, health and jobs benefits to fast EV rollout — if policies can align to make it happen. by Jeff St. John What policies could […]
2021 Outlook: The future of electric vehicle charging is bidirectional — but the future isn’t here yet
Within a few years, cars may be able to power homes, participate in energy markets and help businesses lower power bills, experts say. Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, and […]
Tesla quietly adds bidirectional charging capability for game-changing new features
Electrek has learned that Tesla has quietly made Model 3, and likely Model Y, ready for bidirectional charging, which should enable some game-changing features in the near future. The advent of […]