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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

If an unexpected event on the grid causes a rapid drop in the AC frequency, the charging system will stop charging, providing a grid “shock absorber.” First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

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For instance, if there is an overcurrent due to the charger breaking or an event such as lightning, you’ll want to claim back the damages with your insurance company. For example, the distance between your fuse box and your parking spot or driveway will influence the cost of the cable and, therefore, the overall installation costs.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

For instance, if there is an overcurrent due to the charger breaking or an event such as lightning, you’ll want to claim back the damages with your insurance company. For example, the distance between your fuse box and your parking spot or driveway will influence the cost of the cable and, therefore, the overall installation costs.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

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Utilities can get greater benefits, however, with more advanced managed charging approaches such as event-based demand-response programs, which require customers to dynamically adjust their EV charging based on near real-time events affecting the grid. Smart charging refers to the level of technology in the charger hardware itself.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

Charged EVs

In California, electricity costs for charging fleets could be up or down 400% in a single day. The first is the cost of electricity. The utilities in Con Edison’s territory, in New York City, they typically have 20 or so demand response events, maybe 30 DR events a year in the summer months.

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