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Pasqal, a cutting-edge quantum computing company based in France, has recently teamed up with energy giant EDF to revolutionize electric vehicle fleet management. By harnessing the power of quantum processors, Pasqal aims to optimize smart charging for electric vehicles in a way that traditional algorithms simply can’t match.
What sets Pasqal apart is their use of quantum processors that manipulate individual atoms with laser beams. This innovative approach allows them to solve complex optimization problems with unparalleled efficiency, making them the perfect partner for EDF in tackling the challenges of electric vehicle charging.
Loïc Henriet, Pasqal’s technical director, is enthusiastic about the partnership’s potential. He sees this collaboration as a groundbreaking application of quantum computing in real-world scenarios, particularly in the realm of electric vehicle smart charging.
Henriet explains, “We develop quantum processors based on control of individual atoms with laser beams,” highlighting the unique capabilities of Pasqal’s technology. With their quantum processors, they can directly address the intricacies of smart charging by physically representing and solving optimization problems using trapped atoms controlled by laser beams.
Smart charging, a complex optimization problem involving multiple electric vehicles’ overlapping charging intervals, is no match for Pasqal’s quantum hardware. By reframing the problem and leveraging quantum processes, Pasqal can offer a level of efficiency and accuracy that was previously unthinkable.
Henriet emphasizes how quantum computing allows Pasqal to tackle challenges that stump classical algorithms. He notes, “What we are going to represent ultimately is the incompatibilities” in vehicle charging intervals, showcasing how quantum technology can transform these challenges into solvable graph problems on quantum hardware.
With this partnership, Pasqal and EDF are spearheading the use of quantum computing to address critical energy challenges. By translating the complexities of smart charging into solvable optimization problems using quantum processors, they are paving the way for more efficient and sustainable electric mobility solutions.