New charger enables EV owners to fill car battery when grid is at its cleanest
A new charger uses realtime data to enable EV owners to charge when the electricity grid is at its cleanest.
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
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