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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. These technologies will result in a triple-win.

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

Driivz

The same approach can balance the flow of power between chargers at a workplace or destination, where cars are parked for relatively long time periods, to avoid grid overload during peak energy use. Leveraging EVs as grid assets. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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

Driivz

Whether you are an EV fleet manager with hundreds of chargers or the owner of a handful of chargers located on your commercial, retail or residential property, smart EV charging allows you to optimize costs and increase charging reliability and stability. The EV charging industry is changing rapidly.

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6 EV Charging Station Management Best Practices

Driivz

EV smart charging and energy management Smart EV charging and energy management combine a set of technology and industry best practices that determine when and how an EV plugged into a smart charger will receive power.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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

Driivz

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. International operators will also need support for multiple currencies and tariffs.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

Over the coming decade, driven by technological advancements and requirements to decarbonise, the transport system will shift away from being powered by fossil fuels. 2 Smart charging will help make the most of New Zealand’s existing electricity infrastructure and avoid unnecessary capital investment, by helping manage peak demand.