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Preparing grids to meet the growing demand for EV fleet charging

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Show Notes

In the following episode, we explore the anticipated, widespread electrification of vehicle fleets with Brian Wilkie, Director of Business Development NY Transportation Electrification at National Grid, and Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Market Development and Innovation, North America at Hitachi Energy. From city buses to delivery vans to maintenance vehicles learn how the need to charge all these vehicles will impact power grids. Important links: National Grid & Hitachi Energy Fleet Electrification Study National Grid EV Charging Station Programs Grid-eMotion Fleet | Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy Transportation Solutions - eMobility Fleet Electrification Provides Great Opportunity — If Done Right (T&D World)

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