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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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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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Just as important will be investments in digitization and innovation to take advantage of emerging technologies that will alleviate the challenges of EVs. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. Smart EV charging uses chargers that communicate with a management platform via a data connection.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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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. What is EV Smart Charging?

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

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Analytics-driven insights you want your management platform to provide include utilization rates for individual charging ports, time-of-day patterns for utilization, types of chargers deployed, geographic coverage, and peak energy requirement for each charging port.

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Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software

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EV smart charging and energy management This capability uses data and algorithms to determine when and how an EV plugged into a smart charger will receive power. The post Beyond Basics: What Growth-Oriented Providers Should Look for In EV Charging Management Software appeared first on Driivz.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

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The ability to control electric vehicle (EV) chargers and, by extension, their energy consumption is essential for any size business operating EV charging infrastructure. Chargers malfunctioning due to operational issues or energy constraints damage EV drivers charging experience and may perpetuate range anxiety.