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

Driivz

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

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

Driivz

In 2022, eight years after Norway crossed the tipping point, EVs accounted for 79% of new passenger car registrations. 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. and ISO 15118 2. and ISO 15118 2.

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Noodoe University: Subscriptions and Membership

Noodoe

EV drivers with low batteries just want an available charger, but different networks can require sign-ups or apps. The post Noodoe University: Subscriptions and Membership appeared first on Noodoe EV - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions. What's the alternative?

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Noodoe University: Internet Connectivity

Noodoe

The world of EV charging has ultimately evolved to encompass chargers with full internet connection. These are third-generation chargers, and even when they provide the same core service of charging your EV, they are miles away from the chargers of the past.