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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers. Second, plug-in cars can be powered by renewable generation that might not have been possible to add to the grid without the charging rate flexibility offered by vehicles and this technology.

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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. They also talk the talk by communicating with your car, home, and electric grid and regulating energy levels into your EV. So, what’s so special about smart chargers, anyway?

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

My Energi

Electric Car Grant. A government electric car grant such as these, tend to come down as knowledge and infrastructure progress. Save Up To £350 On A Home Charger such as the 7kWh zappi charger. Plug-In Electric Car Grant. OZEV Electric Car Grant Scheme. Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

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Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?

My Energi

In May, Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, raised concerns over the high price of public EV charging, suggesting that rising rates were making running costs widely unsustainable for many motorists and therefore preventing some of the UK’s biggest fleets from transitioning to electric. [1] Are EV fleet sales really struggling?

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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

EV Info

All chargers installed will additionally have to be ‘smart’ – allowing owners to tell their cars when to charge and up to what percentage, with the option of recharging only during times when energy demand is generally lower. How much does it cost to install an electric car charger in your house?

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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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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

By employing best practices in EV charging management, operators can maximize charger uptime, meet EV driver expectations for a seamless charging experience, and reduce total cost of operations (TCO). When evaluating EV charging management software platforms , look for solutions that support these best practices: 1.