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PNNL Develops Plug-in Vehicle Smart Charger Controller for Managing Peak Demands in Grid

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a Smart Charger Controller for plug-in vehicles that will automatically recharge vehicles during times of least cost to the consumer and lower demand for power. Widespread use of these devices could help advance a smart power grid.

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

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The government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035. 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.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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The WHO points out that the coronavirus can be transmitted through droplets resulting from coughs and sneezes from close range. By the way, don’t worry too much about your 12V battery (which supplies energy needed to operate lights, wipers, audio systems and so on). A general note on how to use your EV during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035. This demand will come from a range of drivers associated with decarbonisation and other technologies, including industrial process heat conversions, population growth, data centres, and electric vehicle uptake. Status quo 3.1

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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Efficiency, range, energy consumption, etc.). #2 on the range of the vehicle. #12 Here is a video of how Tesla improved the vehicle range [link]. #18 Tech student my project is: High efficiency bridgeless single power conversion battery charger for light electric vehicles which is based on transaction paper.

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