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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. PNNL engineer Michael Kintner-Meyer.

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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

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We’ve narrowed our selection down to eight vehicles to represent a varied mix in both size, USP, manufacturer and price point. Wooden Spoon – Smart EQ Fortwo. Let’s face it, the power grid is always down in the murky setting of a post nuclear zombie movie or game. Meet The Contenders.

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

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Vehicle to Grid is a really interesting area to do projects. The idea here is that you can connect your EV to the power grid and flow power from your EV to the Grid. An electric car acts as a load or micro-generating station for the grid. Advantages of V2G in grid perspective 2. Can you help?

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