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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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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. Type 2 chargers can also be installed in-home for faster charging.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

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Through demand-response programs , utilities enroll and compensate companies willing to reduce consumption when demand is greater than available supplies of electricity. These programs can include EV charging as well as business operations such as manufacturing, industrial processes, or building cooling and heating.

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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 Decarbonization?

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BEVs fueled on today’s average grid electricity are 105-124 g CO2/km. BEVs fueled by a fully renewable grid go down to 41 g CO2/km. The auto industry is increasing the number and variety of EV models available and working to bring prices down to parity with comparable ICE vehicles. The post What is Decarbonization?

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Smart Charging Electric Vehicles and the Flexibility Market

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Implementing USEF enables large-scale deployment of smart energy grids. Then, the “flexibility” is aggregated to critical mass, reducing grid stress and congestion, eliminating the need for expensive grid upgrades, and preventing utilities from having to buy power from other energy providers at high-demand prices.

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