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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

Under normal conditions, this stabilizing technology will be particularly important as the power grid is expected to rely more and more on variable renewable resources such as wind and solar technologies. First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces the electricity costs for all ratepayers.

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

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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. This project is bolstered by Ireland’s energy policy to increase sustainable energy use in the transportation sector by 2020.

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Smart Charging for EVs: How Does It Work?

EV Connect

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. It draws the same amount of power (whatever the charger is capable of) until the phone is charged. What are you waiting for?

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

EV Charging Billing – monetization of EV charging networks via billing and settlement. Energy Management – optimal EV charging through advanced algorithms, smart grid access, use of local renewables, and demand-side response. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The electrification of transportation, coupled with the transition to renewable energy sources, contributes to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In conclusion, the environmental sustainability of electric vehicles in smart cities goes beyond the absence of tailpipe emissions.

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Four Factors That Will Impact EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements by 2030

Driivz

As more electric vehicles (EVs) come on the market with driving ranges of 300+ miles on a single charge, consumers are shifting their focus from “ range anxiety ” around everyday use to “charge anxiety,” particularly around travel. That means a high cost of investment today, with long-term payoff over the next years of EV growth.