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Testing and refining EV charging standards: Q&A with CharIN’s Executive Director

Charged EVs

Even at a local level, we’re starting to see utilities making statements that they’re concerned about the number of pole-mounted transformers that they must replace, as certain neighborhoods have higher EV penetration. ” Charged : That sounds like an argument for having a smart charger instead of just a plain old non-networked charger.

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Testing and refining EV charging standards: Q&A with CharIN’s Executive Director – Charged EVs

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Even at a local level, we’re starting to see utilities making statements that they’re concerned about the number of pole-mounted transformers that they must replace, as certain neighborhoods have higher EV penetration. Charged : That sounds like an argument for having a smart charger instead of just a plain old non-networked charger.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

In addition to providing convenience for drivers, smart-charging software is considered a critical piece of infrastructure as more electric cars are plugged in. If a neighborhood has even just a few electric vehicles charging at the same time, the load could strain or take down a local circuit, according to utility executives.

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