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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

Third, the reduced cost of electricity to plug-in vehicle drivers will further improve on the cost advantage of driving on electricity as compared to gasoline. The prototypes include Bluetooth wireless connectivity for data streaming and local control functions.

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EV Fleets Would Prevent Fuel Contamination

Clean Fleet Report

For example, even though diesel is 35% more efficient than gasoline, water attaches to it more readily than gas. This leads to inefficient use of fuel, whereas in EVs, smart systems can notify fleet drivers of changes in electrical efficiency. Gas and diesel each attract their own unique concerns.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Even used gasoline-powered cars are averaging a monthly car payment of around $525. In Atom Power’s case, the solid-state digital circuit breaker is programmed to become the “EV smart charger,” and the charging station itself is a simple terminal block and inexpensive. light-duty vehicle sales.