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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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and the Tokyo Institute of Technology are developing a smart charging system to exploit wind power produced at night to charge electric vehicles. In order to store electricity generated at night, windmill operators need to install sodium-sulfur battery systems, which are as costly as power generators. Mitsubishi Corp.

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

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Renewable energy can also be under-utilized when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, but demand is lower than supply. Companies can reduce costs by using locally generated renewable energy, typically solar, to power EV charging instead of grid electricity. On the other hand, between peaks are periods of under-utilized capacity.

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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 Smart Energy Management

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Smart Energy Management solutions balance the demand for energy throughout the day and automatically reduce energy directed to electric vehicles during peak demands. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. Wind and solar energy are the most common renewable energy sources supplying energy to the EV charging sector.

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What is Smart Energy Management

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Smart Energy Management solutions balance the demand for energy throughout the day and automatically reduce energy directed to electric vehicles during peak demands. Maximizing Energy Resources for EV Charging. Wind and solar energy are the most common renewable energy sources supplying energy to the EV charging sector.

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