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Networked “Smart” Chargers Pose a Bigger Security Risk Than Companies Realize

Green Fleet Magazine

Although networked "smart" chargers may seem convenient and cost-effective, they can introduce a range of potential vulnerabilities that can significantly impact fleet operations.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

Charged EVs

Fleet charging management may not be the most glamorous segment of the EV industry, but it is emerging as an extremely important component of the future EV ecosystem. As commercial fleets electrify, they are finding that they need expert help to design, install and operate their charging infrastructure.

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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

The smart or deferrable charging station mode models the intelligent charging of a car or a fleet of cars to minimize the cost. The smart charger allows project developers to leverage HOMER Grid's capability to model demand charge reduction in any distributed renewable energy system and apply this to an EV charging station.

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Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?

My Energi

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, addresses concerns from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) over rising public charging costs, questions whether high prices are really having a negative impact on vehicle sales, and explains the numerous solutions available for drivers to embrace more cost effective charging options.

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Australia unveiled its new EV policy

Electric Vehicles India

It said that it will be helping the businesses set up charging stations for fleets and would “co-invest with industry” to install an estimated 50,000 smart chargers in homes. However before the last election in 2019, Morrison denied his support for electric vehicles at a press conference in Melbourne.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. The post How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It’s also possible to take advantage of public charging stations or charging programs offered by certain retail stores.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

EV owners can install smart chargers at home and capture savings through participating in a utility’s Demand Response program for EV charging. Consumers can plug their cars in when they get home from work and set the smart charger to charge the EV during off-peak hours, typically late at night or in the morning.