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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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IBM Teams With ESB ecars to develop EV smart charging IT system in Ireland

Green Car Congress

Together the companies will add a layer of intelligence and convenience to the charging process, allowing EV drivers to access, charge and pay, using an identification card. With this level of financial insight, industry participants can manage regular and interruptible tariffs and calculate the appropriate billing costs.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

More advanced, smart charging stations accommodate the characteristics of different vehicle batteries, enable charging sessions and communicate with back-end/infrastructure software hosted in the cloud for more advanced capabilities. EV Charging Billing – monetization of EV charging networks via billing and settlement.

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Smart Charging for EVs: How Does It Work?

EV Connect

To fully acknowledge the importance of smart charging for EVs, it helps to compare it to “dumb charging.” Consider plugging in your cell phone: While it can communicate to you its charge level , the phone is not communicating with the power grid and the charging implement to adapt its power usage.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

By offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips, EVs help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles for every commute, minimizing congestion in city centers. Dynamic Route Planning for EVs: Smart transportation systems leverage data analytics to provide dynamic route planning for electric vehicles.

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Electrifying School Buses

Noodoe

Operation Cost. As with most EVs, the cost of operating a gas-powered vehicle is simply higher than that of operating an electric one. Also, the majority of these vehicles sit unused during the summer when electricity demands are often the highest and take the greatest toll on the power grid.

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Four Factors That Will Impact EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements by 2030

Driivz

It provides the speed that EV drivers want, but comes at a high price, with DC fast and ultrafast chargers costing tens of thousands of Euros/Pounds/Dollars. That means a high cost of investment today, with long-term payoff over the next years of EV growth. Setting up more charging stations is not the only consideration.