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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 technology allows electric car owners to recharge their rides at times of lowest cost and least stress on the grid. Earlier post.)

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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. PNNL engineer Michael Kintner-Meyer.

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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

Green Car Congress

If a million owners plug in their vehicles to recharge after work, it could cause a major strain on the grid. An earlier PNNL study found America’s existing power grid could meet the needs of about 70% of all US light-duty vehicles if battery charging was managed to avoid new peaks in electricity demand.

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FLO Home X5: The search for your home EV charger ends here

CleanTechnica EVs

Searching for a high-quality EV charger for your home? One of the best is the FLO Home X5 smart charger: rated for 240 volts, this 30-amp unit will charge five times faster than a Level 1 device, which means it can fully recharge […] There are many to choose from today at all different price points.

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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. So, what’s so special about smart chargers, anyway? Enter smart chargers. Smart chargers are not just fast, they can also save you money.

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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

EV Info

All chargers installed will additionally have to be ‘smart’ – allowing owners to tell their cars when to charge and up to what percentage, with the option of recharging only during times when energy demand is generally lower. and deliver 168 miles.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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In contrast, instructions for the Nissan Leaf (2015) and Hyundai Kona suggest leaving the car nearly fully charged and only recharging it once every three months. If you have a smart charger , set your EV charger to the recommended charge level stated by your EV manufacturer.

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