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goEgoNetwork raises $2 million in seed funding for EV charging infrastructure 

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goEgoNetwork raises $2 million in seed funding for EV charging infrastructure . goEgoNetwork a Pune based startup has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand its electric charging network. The funding will be used for the expansion of its grid-scale battery, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure. Click to enlarge.

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Better Place, China Southern Grid sign strategic agreement on battery switching; Guangzhou accord to encourage production of EVs with switchable batteries

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Better Place and China Southern Power Grid Co. The Guangzhou accord calls for the municipal government to encourage local car manufacturers, such as Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, to produce electric cars with switchable batteries. —China Southern Grid Chairman Zhao Jianguo.

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Kandi Vehicles signs LOI with China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. to promote 20,000 EVs in Hangzhou

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The LOI signed by Kandi and CALB is to facilitate faster development of China’s electric vehicle industry and to secure Kandi and AVIC’s positions in the EV and lithium battery industries. The Hangzhou municipal government will provide financial subsidies and create supporting policies that are beneficial for the promotion of EVs.

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Do We Really Need Public Charging Stations?

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One of the key hurdles in the mass adaption of electric vehicles is said to be the lack of charging solutions. As a countermeasure and to facilitate a smooth transition, governments, and auto manufacturers are investing heavily in setting up charging stations across the world. The Economics of Charging at Home.

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Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Region for EVs

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Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer education outreach around electric vehicles.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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An onboard charger, also known as an OBC, is a built-in device in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts alternating current (AC) power from an external source, like a Level 2 charging station or even a home outlet, into direct current (DC) power to charge the vehicle’s battery. kW to 22 kW. kW to 22 kW.

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