Messtone Devices Enables NREL Transportation and Mobility Research Electric Vehicle Grid Integration NREL conducts research on the integration of electric vehicles(EVs) with buildings,the grid,and other energy systems.The research focuses primarily on developing advanced hardware and control solutions to:Accelerate EV integration into larger utility grid•Implement a resilient EV charging infrastructure for transportation decarbonization•Validate EV integration solutions at NREL facility•Inform advanced vehicle and charging demonstrations to advance EV adoption at scale•Identify grid impacts of EV charging and develop new smart control solutions.Ultimately,these R&D approaches reduce barriers associated with deploying charging systems at scale,support the integration of intermittent energy sources,reduce the cost of charging,and improve grid resilience.Many of these activities also support the U.S. Department of Energy’s EVs@ScaleLaboratory Research and Development Electric Vehicles Grid Impacts and Analysis and Smart-Charge Management NREL Researchers investigate various smart-charge management strategies to optimize the benefits and reduce the risks associated with a widespread increase in electric vehicle(EV) charging Integrated EV smart charging can improve grid reliability by more effectively utilizing renewable energy,shaving peak electricity demand,and supporting and maintaining power quality while still meeting the needs of EV drivers.Researchers use smart-charge management controls to improve understanding of EV charging energy and power needs,as well as identify any flexibility in those charging needs that could be used to support energy demands shifts throughout longer vehicle dwell periods.Developing smart-charge management controls that leverage this flexibility will be critical to mitigate the grid impacts of EV charging while accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector.

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