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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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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.

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

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Utilities will play a pivotal role in turning EVs into energy storage assets that can return power to the grid when it is needed for grid balancing and boosting grid reliability and stability. In the not-so-distant future, the batteries in millions of EVs can become an integral component of a renewable energy ecosystem.

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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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Renewable energy can also be under-utilized when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, but demand is lower than supply. Eventually, unmanaged peak loads will push local infrastructure and generation resources beyond capacity and require upgrades. On the other hand, between peaks are periods of under-utilized capacity.

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

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In the US, 36% of electricity is generated using renewables, including wind, solar, and hydropower, as well as non-CO2-emitting nuclear power. In Norway , which is the world leader in renewable energy use, 45% of electricity comes from hydropower, while Brazil in second place gets 32% of its total energy supply from biofuel and waste energy.

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What is Decarbonization?

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The degree of CO2 emission reduction in transport depends on the source of the electricity powering EVs. In a renewable grid, electricity comes from green sources — solar, wind, and hydropower. Renewable Grid Energy is Essential to Transport Decarbonization. However, it varies widely depending on location.

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