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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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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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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.

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Mitsubishi and Tokyo Institute of Technology Developing EV Smart Charging from Wind Turbines

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It collects data both on power generation and electric vehicle recharging. The technology developed by the alliance is expected to help reduce this investment burden, which has prevented a wider adoption of wind power generation. Power supplied to a charging vehicle can be stopped and restarted in increments of one second.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Jean reported that the Commission has adopted a CARS 2020 European strategy paper for the automotive industry and will propose a legislative measure in 2013 for the EV recharging plug if industry is not able to agree which standardized option should be applied for plug and socket outlets for dedicated charging stations.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Smart energy management can improve the economics of fleet electrification The majority of light commercial EVs and medium-duty EV trucks will operate as “return to base” vehicles, parking at the fleet depot overnight and recharging their batteries to be ready for the next day’s work.

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Three Essential Ingredients for EV Charging Payment Simplicity

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For charge point operators (CPOs) and eMobility service providers , your ability to deliver that seamless EV charging and payment experience will depend on three complex, essential ingredients—mobile EV driver app technology, EV roaming , and support for Plug & Charge technology —delivered by EV charging management software.