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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

An earlier PNNL study found America’s existing power grid could meet the needs of about 70% of all US light-duty vehicles if battery charging was managed to avoid new peaks in electricity demand. The prototypes include Bluetooth wireless connectivity for data streaming and local control functions.

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

As the TV commercials like to remind us, ‘this the season for giving a new car to that special person in your life’. If a car is on your list this year, make it an electric vehicle (EV) and give the gift of sustainable driving. Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. Within two decades, Drive Electric anticipates that the majority of these cars will be electric.

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How To Avoid Blackouts And Surprise Energy Bills

Wallbox

The energy meter, connected to your Wallbox smart charger, will measure the total amount of power you’re using at any given time. So, if it looks like you’re about to exceed your home’s maximum capacity, the Power Boost function will reduce the amount of power used by your charger.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

Wallbox

In most countries, justified reasons to go by car include buying groceries, medicine and making deliveries to someone who is considered to be in a vulnerable group. Goes without saying: keep your car clean. Make sure to clean your car and wash your hands thoroughly before and after each drive. Charge your car at home.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. Within two decades, Drive Electric anticipates that the majority of these cars will be electric.

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EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.

Charged EVs

What we found early on when the market was disjointed, let’s say somebody else had their electricians run the electrical wiring and we’re doing the final connections, we have no control over the quality of the design or the runs for the circuits. Now the vast majority are smart chargers with that cellular component.