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PNNL Develops Plug-in Vehicle Smart Charger Controller for Managing Peak Demands in Grid

Green Car Congress

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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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

The PNNL technology tells a vehicle’s battery charger when to start and stop charging based upon existing conditions on the electrical grid. has licensed smart charging controller technology developed at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for incorporation into its charging station equipment.

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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

My Energi

As part of the agreement, Hendy will promote the myenergi zappi as its charger of choice, with the two companies working closely together to accelerate the transition to electrification. The myenergi zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. For more information about Hendy Group, visit www.hendy.co.uk.

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Day or Night: When is the Best Time to Charge Your EV?

Blink Charging

One of the first questions many people ask themselves when they get an electric vehicle (EV) is: When should I charge it? With a Level 1 charger, which you can just plug into a regular ol’ 120 volt electrical outlet in your home, it will likely take you several hours to fully charge your vehicle. Electricity is finite.

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

EV Info

THE UK GOVERNMENT will introduce legislation to include electric vehicle charging points on all new-build homes and offices in England, it has been confirmed. The government first proposed the potential world-first legislation that all new-build homes would get charging points back in 2019.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

Demand Response (DR), also called Demand Side Response (DSR), is an energy flexibility program that incentivizes electricity users to change their electricity consumption in response to a signal from the energy provider. Demand Response is a tool for moderating demand that falls under the broader umbrella of Demand Side Management.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Level 2 Home EV Charging Station 

Blink Charging

Virtually all electric vehicle (EV) buyers will receive a Level 1 home charging cable with the purchase of their vehicle (although some car companies have stopped including them with the purchase of a new vehicle unless drivers opt to spend extra). . Choose a Plug-In Charger if You’re Expecting To Move .