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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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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

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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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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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The grand gesture: give the gift of an electric vehicle this holiday season. If a car is on your list this year, make it an electric vehicle (EV) and give the gift of sustainable driving. Unlike gas-powered cars or hybrids, zero-emission EVs run entirely on electricity. Smart electricity meters work in a similar way.

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EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.

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Numerous charging industry experts have told Charged that the seeds of reliability problems are often sown during the planning and installation process, before the first EV plugs in. Some would say, “Hey, I don’t care about the data, I just want people to be able to plug in and charge.” Aaron Luque: That’s a great point.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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For example, the manuals of the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3 recommend keeping the car plugged in. The Chevrolet Bolt EV ’s manual states it’s best to plug in your EV for any shorter times (up to four weeks) but to disconnect it for any longer periods. Keep your EV plugged in unless your car manufacturer recommends otherwise.

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EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned. – Charged EVs

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Numerous charging industry experts have told Charged that the seeds of reliability problems are often sown during the planning and installation process, before the first EV plugs in. Some would say, “Hey, I don’t care about the data, I just want people to be able to plug in and charge.” Aaron Luque: That’s a great point.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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Here is a collection of the project ideas related to the electric vehicle. We have published a video “ Top 75 electric vehicle related project ideas ” on our YouTube channel “ Get Electric Vehicle ” Now, here is a collection of the comments and responses to those comments in that video.

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