Untangling the EV buzzwords...
Range Anxiety
Range anxiety is the fear of EV drivers running out of battery, stemming from early EVs' limitations, but with today's advancements, it's becoming less relevant.
EV Smart Charging
EV Smart Charging refers to a system that enables electric vehicle owners to charge their electric cars more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Grid Balancing
As EV adoption grows, there's an imperative to balance the electricity grid to accommodate the rising demand and ensure a sustainable shift to cleaner transportation.
Demand Side Management
Demand Side Management is a strategy used by electric utilities to regulate and control energy consumption.
EV Charge Point Operator (CPO)
A Charge Point Operator (CPO) manages the setup and operation of EV charging stations, handling both the hardware and software aspects.
kW vs kWh
A kW is a measurement of power. A kWh is a measurement of energy. kW is equivalent to horsepower in a conventional engine whereas kWh is equivalent to litres of fuel in the tank.
OZEV
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is a team working across government to support the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). They are providing support for the take-up of plug in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as funding to support chargepoint infrastructure across the UK.
DNO
The Distribution Network Operator (DNO) are the companies licensed to distribute electricity in the UK from the transmission grid to industrial, commercial and residential users.
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Aerial view of lithium fields or evaporation ponds in the
highlands of northern Argentina, South America
– a surreal, colorful landscape where batteries are born