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RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

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Virtual power plants (VPPs) are portfolios comprising hundreds or thousands of households and businesses that offer the latent potential of their electric vehicles (EVs), smart thermostats, appliances, batteries, solar arrays, and additional energy assets to support the grid.

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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.

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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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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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Another is to use pricing to affect when customers charge their EVs, which can be self-managed by the customer or integrated with managed smart EV charging. Smart EV charging and energy management solutions direct the flow of energy within the charging facility to respond to grid conditions or pricing incentives. .

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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 Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

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By offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips, EVs help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles for every commute, minimizing congestion in city centers. Dynamic Route Planning for EVs: Smart transportation systems leverage data analytics to provide dynamic route planning for electric vehicles.

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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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