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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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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. If a million owners plug in their vehicles to recharge after work, it could cause a major strain on the grid.

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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. Power companies buy windmill electricity generated during the daytime and resell it to households, factories and buildings. Mitsubishi Corp.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Smart energy management can improve the economics of fleet electrification The majority of light commercial EVs and medium-duty EV trucks will operate as “return to base” vehicles, parking at the fleet depot overnight and recharging their batteries to be ready for the next day’s work.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Understanding EV Charging Stations Charging stations vary by connector type, use cases and locale, their power rating, and whether they are AC or DC. An EV charging solution is expected to be hardware agnostic and support OCPP-compliant charging stations. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

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The good news is that smart EV charging and energy management software can control EV charging energy consumption and save on electricity bills. What is smart EV charging and energy management? What are the benefits of smart EV energy management? EVs bring a growing appetite for electricity.

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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. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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EV Charging and Parking: a win-win for everyone

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Widespread EV adoption is essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recharging the planet by mitigating climate change. More EVs means more demand for public EV charging. The timing couldn’t be better.