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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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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. So, what’s so special about smart chargers, anyway? You can set charging schedules to power up when energy rates are at their lowest and track your consumption.

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

Achieving operational excellence for Charge Point Operators and EV Service Providers (EVSPs). Electric vehicle charging-station operations management is complex , with uptime as the most critical challenge for charge point operators ( CPOs ). Anytime a malfunction occurs, the operator loses revenue and customer loyalty.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

The convenience of charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home paired with numerous EV charging rebates and incentives makes right now an ideal time to go electric. According to the United States Department of Energy, 80% of EV charging occurs overnight at drivers’ homes, which isn’t all that surprising.

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Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software

Driivz

Over the same period, Norway’s public EV charging infrastructure grew as well, to the point that today there’s virtually always a charging point nearby. How can EV charging operators capitalize on the coming exponential growth in EV adoption? Here are the key features to look for when making this critical decision.

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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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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

EV Info

THE UK GOVERNMENT will introduce legislation to include electric vehicle charging points on all new-build homes and offices in England, it has been confirmed. The government first proposed the potential world-first legislation that all new-build homes would get charging points back in 2019. hours, for example.