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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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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

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

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

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With more than 19 countries passing the 5% tipping point in EV sales, including much of Europe and now the U.S., we are at the threshold of mass EV adoption. In 2022, eight years after Norway crossed the tipping point, EVs accounted for 79% of new passenger car registrations. Consider Norway. and ISO 15118 2. and ISO 15118 2.

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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. What is EV Smart Charging?

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EV Chargers for All!

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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. has no EV chargers in its five-story indoor parking garage. Two obstacles stood in his way.