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UK publishes EV smart charging plan

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We want to make smart charging an easier choice for drivers of electric vehicles, whether that is charging on the driveway, at the workplace, or parked on the street. To do that we need to build new network infrastructure at pace, using the latest available technologies.

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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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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. —Alice Jackson, president, Xcel Energy-Colorado.

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

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Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging.

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Nuvve and IoTecha to deploy global bidirectional EV charging system for V2G

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Nuvve Corporation, a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and IoTecha Corp., a provider of electric vehicle (EV) smart charging technology, are joining forces to deploy and commercialize a bidirectional charging solution for electric vehicles with the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) plugs supporting the ISO/IEC15118 protocol.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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and the Tokyo Institute of Technology are developing a smart charging system to exploit wind power produced at night to charge electric vehicles. The technology developed by the alliance is expected to help reduce this investment burden, which has prevented a wider adoption of wind power generation. Mitsubishi Corp.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Fleet managers should use smart energy management software to optimize charging operations and minimize electricity costs, ensuring TCO by monitoring, managing, and adjusting energy consumption. These practices enable you to lower costs and maximize local grid infrastructure to support a large fleet of EVs in the most cost-effective way.

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