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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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

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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. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. Leveraging EVs as grid assets.

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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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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . The impact of EV charging on the grid.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Hohm is also intended to help utility companies manage the added demands of electric vehicles on the electric grid. It’s not a far reach to think about what we have announced at CES, and some of the mobile application capability, along with some of the smart charging capability, and how that could all integrate together.

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What is V2X?

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V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. These terms designate the different destinations for the electricity drawn from the connected EV battery.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Back-end/infrastructure software – “behind the scenes” software stacks are essential to the successful operation, evolution and growth of the EV marketplace. EV Charging Billing – monetization of EV charging networks via billing and settlement. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.