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ZAP licenses PNNL’s Smart Charger Controller Technology

Green Car Congress

ZAP has entered into a non-exclusive license for the Smart Charger Controller technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). ZAP plans to use the technology its charging stations internationally. Earlier post.)

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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

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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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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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PNNL Develops Plug-in Vehicle Smart Charger Controller for Managing Peak Demands in Grid

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a Smart Charger Controller for plug-in vehicles that will automatically recharge vehicles during times of least cost to the consumer and lower demand for power. PNNL engineer Michael Kintner-Meyer.

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FLO Home X5: The search for your home EV charger ends here

CleanTechnica EVs

Searching for a high-quality EV charger for your home? One of the best is the FLO Home X5 smart charger: rated for 240 volts, this 30-amp unit will charge five times faster than a Level 1 device, which means it can fully recharge […] There are many to choose from today at all different price points.

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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.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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Charge your car at home. Always charge at home when possible as your home charger is less likely to carry germs from other people. You might still want to clean the charging station before and after usage with disinfectants. What is the best charge level setting for your EV battery?

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