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

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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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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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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

Green Car Congress

For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging. We’re not ready to announce a vehicle solution yet.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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On the plus side, the purchase price of EVs and EV charging equipment continues to come down as new models come on the market. Incentives from governments and utilities, along with declining battery prices and increasing battery efficiency and supply, also contribute to reductions in upfront costs. How much revenue?

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EV Fleets Would Prevent Fuel Contamination

Clean Fleet Report

For example, trucks may run on batteries, but generators powering chargers could require diesel or gas. Contaminants in Hydrogen Fuel Though EVs are immune to fuel contamination, it is critical to acknowledge alternative EV batteries like hydrogen fuel cells could have polluted fuel in a new way.

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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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What Is Range Anxiety and How Can Drivers Avoid It?

EV Connect

Have you ever been out of the house and noticed that your phone battery was low with no charger in sight? If you’re an EV driver, you’ve likely experienced something similar to this called range anxiety: that sinking feeling that you might just run out of battery in your car. What Is Range Anxiety?

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