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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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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. All these costs must be factored into achieving TCO targets.

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

Driivz

Installing and operating EV charging stations offers businesses and owners of commercial and industrial buildings a winning proposition. EV charging itself creates a new “green” revenue opportunity. Building owners can work with a charge point operator or EV service provider to install and manage the EV chargers.

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

Driivz

For the transportation sector, electrification means replacing fossil fuels with electricity as the means of powering light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and buses. So, road vehicles, in particular light-duty vehicles, are where the most opportunity lies for GHG reduction in the sector. But again, location matters.

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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

BEVs fueled by a fully renewable grid go down to 41 g CO2/km. Electrification of light-duty road vehicles — cars, SUVs, and small trucks — will address more than half of the sector’s CO2 emissions. Renewable Grid Energy is Essential to Transport Decarbonization. However, it varies widely depending on location.

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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 government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035. The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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What is Fleet Electrification?

Driivz

If zero-carbon, renewable resources are used to generate electricity, electrification can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation, building and industrial sectors, which make up 65% of all US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Unstable Charging Environment. Fleet Electrification – Driving the Revolution.

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