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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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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

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. A Level 2 charger – which makes up the majority of public chargers – will probably take just a few hours to charge your battery.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

Passive Demand Response, also known as Automated Demand Response (ADR), occurs automatically, without customer intervention, using smart or connected technology that can be programmed, adjusted by the utility or the aggregation partner, or uses a timer-based setting in the device. How do Demand Response and EV home charging work?

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At home with the WOLFBOX Level 2 EV charger – 30% off for a limited time

Baua Electric

This Level 2 Home EV charger by WOLFBOX will help you make sure you are not only saving money but also making sure you are charging safely. At its core, the WOLFBOX EV Charger is a 240V-50 Amp Level 2 Smart Charger, designed to efficiently power up your EV.

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

Blink Charging

A Level 2 home charger , like the Blink HQ 200, allows users to schedule their charging times. That means even if your vehicle is plugged in and ready to charge, you can have your charger wait until a designated time to start the flow of power and shut it off at a certain time. . kW onboard charger. EV 1 has a 7.2

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. You may also want to stock up on jumper cables and a mobile phone charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Keep charged.

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