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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. 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.

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PNNL Develops Plug-in Vehicle Smart Charger Controller for Managing Peak Demands in Grid

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a Smart Charger Controller for plug-in vehicles that will automatically recharge vehicles during times of least cost to the consumer and lower demand for power. PNNL engineer Michael Kintner-Meyer.

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Day or Night: When is the Best Time to Charge Your EV?

Blink Charging

One of the first questions many people ask themselves when they get an electric vehicle (EV) is: When should I charge it? With a Level 1 charger, which you can just plug into a regular ol’ 120 volt electrical outlet in your home, it will likely take you several hours to fully charge your vehicle. Nobody wants that.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Level 2 Home EV Charging Station 

Blink Charging

Virtually all electric vehicle (EV) buyers will receive a Level 1 home charging cable with the purchase of their vehicle (although some car companies have stopped including them with the purchase of a new vehicle unless drivers opt to spend extra). . Schedule Charging During Off-Peak Hours .

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Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?

My Energi

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, addresses concerns from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) over rising public charging costs, questions whether high prices are really having a negative impact on vehicle sales, and explains the numerous solutions available for drivers to embrace more cost effective charging options.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

Driivz

EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

My Energi

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, gives her thoughts on the EV charging trends we’re likely to see in 2023 and discusses why the next 12 months will be a pivotal period for the UK’s transition to electrification. So, as we kick-start 2023, what themes are we likely to see emerge from the EV charging sector? New products?

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