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ZAP licenses PNNL’s Smart Charger Controller Technology

Green Car Congress

ZAP has entered into a non-exclusive license for the Smart Charger Controller technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The controller uses a low-range wireless technology to communicate with the power grid and determine the best and cheapest time to recharge vehicles.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Octopus Electric Vehicles launches DriveFree EV leasing program in Texas – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The Octopus Energy plan also offers customers a discount on all home energy, along with the option to add installation of a smart charger to any of the leasing plans. The plans range from one to four years, and include up to 25,000 miles annually. DriveFree covers all maintenance and tires through a mobile mechanic service.

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myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market

My Energi

As EVs become more mainstream, it is critical that more scrutiny is placed on this channel; as an industry we need to ensure consumers are fully educated and aware of the range of solutions available to them, some of which might have features they prefer or be priced at a level more suited to them. Smart charger installation.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

My Energi

While initial reports were quick to praise its French charm, 248-mile driving range and 3D printed customisable accessories, the standard inclusion of an 11kW AC bidirectional charger fell somewhat under the radar. However, of all the specs, I was most interested in the addition of AC bidirectional charging capability as standard. “Of

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myenergi partners with cinch to further accelerate EV adoption

My Energi

The collaboration will see the two brands work closely together to provide cinch customers with exclusive discounts on the purchase and installation price of the entire myenergi zappi range. zappi is a smart charger with a difference.

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Choosing the best EV charger for your electric car

Green Charging

Below are the tips to consider to ensure you are buying the ideal electric vehicle charger that suits your demands. Charging power required by the charger. Based on your EV’s inbuilt onboard charger, the required power can range between 3.7kW and 22kW. The charger’s power requirements.