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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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Under normal conditions, this stabilizing technology will be particularly important as the power grid is expected to rely more and more on variable renewable resources such as wind and solar technologies. If a million owners plug in their vehicles to recharge after work, it could cause a major strain on the grid.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

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According to one analysis, when local EV penetration hits 25 percent, the local peak load can increase by 30 percent. Eventually, unmanaged peak loads will push local infrastructure and generation resources beyond capacity and require upgrades. On the other hand, between peaks are periods of under-utilized capacity.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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EV Charging and Parking: a win-win for everyone

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Widespread EV adoption is essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recharging the planet by mitigating climate change. More EVs means more demand for public EV charging. The timing couldn’t be better.

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What is Smart Energy Management

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Smart Energy Management solutions balance the demand for energy throughout the day and automatically reduce energy directed to electric vehicles during peak demands. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. Wind and solar energy are the most common renewable energy sources supplying energy to the EV charging sector.

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What is Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Smart Energy Management solutions balance the demand for energy throughout the day and automatically reduce energy directed to electric vehicles during peak demands. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. Wind and solar energy are the most common renewable energy sources supplying energy to the EV charging sector.

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