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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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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

Driivz

The ability to control electric vehicle (EV) chargers and, by extension, their energy consumption is essential for any size business operating EV charging infrastructure. EV charging providers have two main options for managing and optimizing EV charging: locally, or remotely via the cloud.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

Overall, predictions are that electricity generation will be able to keep up with the gradual growth in demand for electricity from EV charging. However, the distribution grid infrastructure is not as well-positioned to handle the peak consumption loads that EV charging will require. .

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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. What is EV Smart Charging?

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. Costs associated with connecting to networks can be prohibitive for investment in public charging (more on that below in Part B.2 This will only intensify. 2 Transport).

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The case for an EV Charging Strategy New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. We have more than 70 members from the sector.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff. The other challenge was where to charge the EV. has no EV chargers in its five-story indoor parking garage. Even as used EV prices decline, the vast majority are still out of most renters’ budgets.