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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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The Grid Friendly EV Charger Controller technology notifies the car’s battery charger when to start and stop charging based upon existing conditions on the electrical grid. By charging plug-ins when electricity is most readily available, the technology could translate into lower bills for vehicle owners and a more stable grid.

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IBM Teams With ESB ecars to develop EV smart charging IT system in Ireland

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Additionally, this project will provide utilities with access to energy usage data that can help improve smart grid operations, reduce power strain during peak charging times, and ensure reliable energy distribution to customers.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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The announcement in New York was more about the partnership between Ford and Microsoft in this area than about the vehicle implementation specifics (which are still pretty sparse publicly), said Ed Pleet, Ford product and business development manager for the Connected Services group. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

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Local control is executed by an onsite programmable hardware controller or switch that is connected to a specified number of EV chargers as well as to the facility electric meter. Data available from the local control solution is limited, making it difficult to understand how the entire network is actually functioning.

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Noodoe Apps: Load Management

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Activate the Noodoe EV OS Load Management App (available through the Noodoe Applications Library ), and experience a smooth, software-based answer to power management. . Noodoe’s management platform, Noodoe EV OS, can seamlessly integrate apps from the Noodoe Apps Library. But not Noodoe. What is the Noodoe Apps Libary?

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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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What is V2X?

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These terms designate the different destinations for the electricity drawn from the connected EV battery. V2G: Vehicle-to-grid , where the power grid uses stored EV electricity to balance loads during high-demand periods, avoids the need to increase generation capacity to meet increased demand to power EVs.

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