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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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Charge when it’s cheap with myenergi and Intelligent Octopus Go

My Energi

The UK’s original smart charger just got smarter The world’s first solar-compatible smart electric vehicle charger, the zappi from myenergi, can now integrate with Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, enabling EV drivers to minimise their home charging costs with access to six hours of low-cost energy every night.

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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 Have a Greener Christmas?

Driivz

This time of year is a great time to think about being more sustainable, for the holidays and all year long. The grand gesture: give the gift of an electric vehicle this holiday season. If a car is on your list this year, make it an electric vehicle (EV) and give the gift of sustainable driving. Sustainable Christmas trees.

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

Driivz

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

My Energi

Most trends come and go, but it’s safe to say that the future of transport is electric. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) , more than 300,000 battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were collectively registered throughout the year – almost four times the number of diesel cars sold.

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The Future of Charging: Bidirectional V2G

MyEVOnline

Hence, a bidirectional charger contains a converter for rapid electrical conversions and controlling the rate of flow of electricity. Also known as V2G system, or vehicle to grid system, a bidirectional charger is perfect for all plug-in electric cars. Why do you need it in the first place?

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