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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

Green Car Congress

Today, the goal is to produce 40% of the country's current electricity consumption from renewable energy and have electric vehicles represent every tenth car on Irish roads. 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

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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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. Type 2 chargers can also be installed in-home for faster charging.

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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. Dynamic Route Planning for EVs: Smart transportation systems leverage data analytics to provide dynamic route planning for electric vehicles.

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Four Factors That Will Impact EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements by 2030

Driivz

Both the International Energy Agency and McKinsey & Company project that the grid can accommodate most of the Level 1 and Level 2 charging requirements through 2030. More importantly, it makes possible a range of solutions that can extend the capabilities of the existing grid. That can become a bottleneck to growth. .