Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles are vehicles that run partially or completely on electric energy stored on board. This functionality extends the range of vehicle operation on the electric motor compared to current hybrids, and thereby further decreases the reliance on petrol to fuel the internal combustion engine. The range of Electric cars that are being developed by Car manufacturers are astounding:

From the consumer point of view, PHEVs will save fuel costs, from a societal perspective, the deployment of PHEVs will lead to CO2 reductions. Research shows that PHEVs will lead to a reduction of 3.4 to 10.3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases by 2050, as a function of PHEV fleet penetration and the carbon-intensity of the electricity generation mix.

Smart Grid development underpins widespread market deployment of PHEVs. From a utility perspective, the ability to charge PHEVs overnight provides operational benefits through improved system load factor and utilization of base load resources.

The development of a Smart Grid is therefore vitally important to utilities, since it entails the
intelligence to send signals to consumers on when to charge their vehicles or provide
differentiated rates to encourage off-peak charging.

Additionally, PHEVs can potentially be used to store electrical energy in their onboard batteries for peak-shaving or power-quality applications, offering potentially powerful synergies to complement the electric power grid. With parallel advances in smart vehicles and the Smart Grid, PHEVs may become an integral part of the distribution system itself, providing storage, emergency supply, and grid stability.

A Smart Way to Plug In
carbonmetrics smart plug-in vehicle charging solutions, through our Cenable product range, communicates with and individually controls Charging Points to provide authentication,
usage monitoring and real-time control. We enable bi-directional energy metering and wireless communication, enabling a sustainable business model that meets the
needs of drivers, utility companies and municipalities.

Our technological solutions enable a smart charging infrastructure to the fueling business:

A method to pay for electricity, maintenance and capital
Grid load management capabilities – solving utility concerns
Authorized access to eliminate energy theft
Circuit load management capabilities
Remote charging station monitoring and diagnostics
The ability for the driver to find and navigate to available idle stations
Fleet recharging management
Aggregated carbon credit management

Contact us now for more information about our products and solutions for servicing Electric Vehicle Charging Points.