# 197. This Smart Charger = More EVs

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2024-10-22
- Length: 27m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/197-this-smart-charger-more-evs-vksPuMap

## Summary

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a smart charging algorithm that optimizes EV charging times to reduce grid stress, lower costs, and prioritize renewable energy sources. The system considers grid load, electricity pricing, household usage patterns, and user preferences to schedule 'windowed charging' during off-peak hours. Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss how this technology, which can be licensed to automakers and charger manufacturers, addresses the potential 33% increase in home electricity demand from widespread EV adoption. They highlight the importance of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in enabling universal smart charging solutions across different vehicle brands.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=0) Introduction: Georgia Tech Smart Charger and Grid Stress
- [2:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=150) EV Charger Hogging and Tesla Supercharger Etiquette
- [4:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=265) The Scale of EV Adoption and Grid Capacity Issues
- [11:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=715) Smart Thermostat Analogy and User Behavior
- [16:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=982) Algorithm Features: Cost, Carbon, and Battery Health
- [21:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=1289) NACS Standard and Fleet Management Benefits
- [25:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-10-22-197-this-smart-charger-more-evs#t=1524) Conclusion: Commercialization and Mass Adoption

## Topics

- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Georgia Tech (company)
- Tesla (company)
- Hyundai (company)
- Rivian (company)
- Ford (company)
- North American Charging Standard (other)

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- [EV charging on both sides of the pond](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2023-11-30-ev-charging-on-both-sides-of-the-pond) (Catalyst)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 7](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-07-30-the-spark-gap-episode-7) (The Spark Gap)
- [Will charging infrastructure be a bottleneck for electric vehicles?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2022-08-11-will-charging-infrastructure-be-a-bottleneck-for-electric-vehicles) (Catalyst)
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