New year, new bidirectional cars: 2023 edition
Last year, we explored the burgeoning bidirectional power flow space and listed all the American electric vehicles (EVs), past and present, that are capable of powering external loads from the get-go. Things are really heating up on the EV front these days – in 2020, …
dcbel and LG Energy Solution partner for future-proof home energy solution
MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 – Smart home energy company dcbel has partnered with LG Energy Solution, a leading global manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, to co-market an integrated solution for the residential energy needs of the future. The collaboration brings together experts in distributed energy resources …
Why DC is the future of home EV charging
Does charging your EV at home feel slow? It’s not your imagination – Level 2 charging is not very efficient. DC charging at home can safely speed up the process. When driving one of the latest electric vehicles (EVs), you get the sense that these …
dcbel chooses Celestica to manufacture their home energy station
MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2022 – dcbel reached an agreement with Celestica to produce its flagship product, the dcbel r16 home energy station. This engagement marks an important milestone in bringing dcbel’s revolutionary smart home energy technology to customers, ensuring world class production ramp up and …
How to install an EV charger
There is one must-have appliance for any electric vehicle (EV) owner — and anyone intent on getting an EV soon. A home charger is simply the most convenient way to keep your battery topped up. EV charger installation isn’t always straightforward and can even require …
Top tips for EV battery charging
Topics covered in this article How an EV battery works Charging at home and on the go Extending EV battery lifespan Wireless EV charging So, a new EV has caught your eye. Maybe the aerodynamic design cues like the grill-less fascia or sweeping lines sent …
V2L explained: What it is, how it works and what it means for the grid of the future
Icemakers, picnic tables, coffee machines—car makers have long tried to inject a bit of lifestyle into their designs, to varying degrees of success. But what if you could turn your electric vehicle (EV) into a portable battery pack able to power high-demand devices? A new …
Welcome to Europe’s first smart island
Porto Santo, a Portuguese idyll whose beaches are regularly voted best in the world, is transforming itself into an open-air laboratory. The North Atlantic island, some 500 miles east of Casablanca and roughly on the same latitude, gets a good amount of sun and wind. …
Connected Sustainability: 5 Smart Home Technologies You Should Consider
Last year, humans threw away 63.3 million US tons of e-waste. And that number is on track to grow by 28 percent by the end of the decade, thanks to shorter product lifecycles, limited repair options and an insatiable appetite for electronics. So how do …
Will your new home be ready for the next chapter in clean energy?
Homebuyers in the US are facing a lack of housing supply, a problem that’s been over two decades in the making according to the National Association of Realtors. In 2021, just 15 percent of buyers purchased a newly built home. But the tide may be …
