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ABB introducing new DC fast-charger in Europe for €9,988

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ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect (SC), a low-cost DC fast-charger that the company says will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout Europe. Output DC voltage range is 180 – 500 V. The Terra SC. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hubject connects eleven energy suppliers to create the largest Austrian charging network for EVs

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A partnership project between the eleven leading Austrian energy suppliers and Berlin-based Hubject GmbH ( earlier post ), which is supported by the Austrian climate and energy fund, will create a comprehensively accessible network of charging stations for drivers of electric vehicles across Austria, starting in April 2017.

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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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The advantage is that fast-charging infrastructure can be built nearly anywhere, even if in places with a low-capacity grid connection. This automotive power bank could be used wherever the capacity of the grid connection is too low but there is demand for powerful charging infrastructure. 4 and have now been given a second purpose.

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California Energy Commission launches $38M project for EV charging in low-income and disadvantaged communities

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Rebates are available for installations for DC fast chargers with a minimum of 150 kilowatts (kW) per connector by businesses, nonprofits, tribes and public entities. Since 2017, CALeVIP has provided more than $223 million in funding for publicly available Level 2 and DC fast chargers throughout California.

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California announces $17.5M for public electric vehicle charging in 13 rural counties

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Since December 2017, CALeVIP has issued more than $138.4 Applicants for the Inland Communities Incentive Project can receive $3,500 to $6,000 per connector for a commercial-grade Level 2 EV charger and $30,000 to $80,000 for a high-powered DC fast charger. A list of counties receiving CALeVIP funding.

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Germany putting another €300M into EV charging infrastructure

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The new edition of the charging infrastructure funding program for electric vehicles, with which BMVI was able to grant funding for more than 30,000 public normal and fast charging points from 2017 to 2020, is due for spring with a volume of €500 million. kW to 22 kW ) with up to 80% of the total costs, max. 100,000 funding per location. .

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Germany to provide €500M for more public charging infrastructure

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The grid connection belonging to a subsidized charging point or the combination of grid connection and buffer storage. In the first edition of the federal funding guidelines for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, €300 million euros were available from 2017 to 2020. Up to 60% of the eligible costs are funded.

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