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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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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

Green Car Congress

These charging stations will be available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase a GM EV. The Ultium brand name on GM’s all-new EV platform, propulsion components and charging ecosystem will soon expand to a brand of Ultium Chargers for residential and commercial use developed with leading vehicle charging specialist CTEK.

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At home with the WOLFBOX Level 2 EV charger – 30% off for a limited time

Baua Electric

This Level 2 Home EV charger by WOLFBOX will help you make sure you are not only saving money but also making sure you are charging safely. At its core, the WOLFBOX EV Charger is a 240V-50 Amp Level 2 Smart Charger, designed to efficiently power up your EV. It’s 30% off on the Amazon store for a limited time.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Driving an electric vehicle has obvious advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, but it also comes with an important responsibility: keeping the battery charged. Keep charged.

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

Driivz

The same approach can balance the flow of power between chargers at a workplace or destination, where cars are parked for relatively long time periods, to avoid grid overload during peak energy use. These capabilities are available and in use today. . The battery can “tell” the grid how much power is available in its battery.

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Noodoe University: Subscriptions and Membership

Noodoe

EV drivers with low batteries just want an available charger, but different networks can require sign-ups or apps. The post Noodoe University: Subscriptions and Membership appeared first on Noodoe EV - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions. What's the alternative?

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

EV Info

All chargers installed will additionally have to be ‘smart’ – allowing owners to tell their cars when to charge and up to what percentage, with the option of recharging only during times when energy demand is generally lower. A 7kW Type 2 charger will take a Nissan Leaf’s battery from flat to full in around 7.5