Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2010

ZAP has entered into a non-exclusive license for the Smart Charger Controller technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The controller technology allows electric car owners to recharge their rides at times of lowest cost and least stress on the grid. Earlier post.)

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Smart Charger Grid Power Grid Recharge 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

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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Smart Charger EV Smart Grid Power Grid 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a Smart Charger Controller for plug-in vehicles that will automatically recharge vehicles during times of least cost to the consumer and lower demand for power. PNNL engineer Michael Kintner-Meyer.

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Smart Charger Grid Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 11, 2019

As it prepares to launch an electric-car mandate in coming years, Colorado is working to learn how electric cars can help it move to a more renewable energy grid.

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Colorado Smart Charger Energy Grid Grid 136

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 28, 2010

General Electric and Nissan plan to research “smart charging&# technologies for electric vehicles to help consumers take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and keep the power grid stable. smart-grid lab for three years. Credit: GE).

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Nissan Charging Power Grid Grid 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. Preheating your car when it’s still plugged in is highly recommended–this will use energy from the power grid instead of taking from the battery’s reserves, saving valuable energy for driving.

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Kits Re-Charge Charging Batteries 81

My Energi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Wooden Spoon – Smart EQ Fortwo. Let’s face it, the power grid is always down in the murky setting of a post nuclear zombie movie or game. First Place – Tesla Cybertruck. Second Place – Rivian R1T Pickup. Third Place – Tesla Model S. What about charging?

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Escape Honda Tesla Power Grid 98