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Atom Power launches PUPRL EV charging solution; charging directly from circuit breaker

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Atom Power, manufacturer of the first and only UL-listed solid-state digital circuit breaker, launched PURPL, Atom Power’s EV charging solution that charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker and incorporates novel energy management technology to keep electricity costs low. —Ryan Kennedy.

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Porsche Cars NA providing three years of charging at Electrify America stations for Taycam

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Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has entered an agreement with Electrify America, LLC to provide the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, with three years of charging at Electrify America public stations across the country. This charging benefit will be included in the price of the Taycan.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, The primary way to charge the 15.5 kWh battery is by plugging in. hour with a 120 volt, Level 1 charger for a full charge. DC Fast charging is not compatible.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. We are designing what plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles will be capable of in the future.

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Survey finds EV drivers will prefer to charge their vehicles at home

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An overwhelming number of drivers envision they will charge their EVs at home, new Chartwell research shows. This was a far greater percentage than consumers who foresee external charging stations as the primary means for fuel. Based in Atlanta, Chartwell Inc. —Stacey Bailey, a Sr. Research Analyst with Chartwell.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. It is important to remember that even if you have an EV that does not emit any tailpipe emissions, your charging process may generate well to wheel emissions.

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How EV Charging Building Codes Help Future-Proof New Developments

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More and more municipalities are adopting new building codes that mandate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new developments, further facilitating the overall adoption of EVs. And if you’re going to charge your car, what better place to plug in than at your home or workplace where you spend most of your time?