Study: European EV roll out could slash grid costs by up to €1.3bn

Michael Holder
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New analysis for Transport & Environment suggests EVs are likely to play critical role in emerging smart grids across the continent

Electric vehicles (EVs) could save the UK, France, Italy, and Spain between €500m and €1.3bn each year as the countries switch to renewable energy thanks to the utilisation of emerging smart charging and...

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