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Chargie app connects electric-car drivers, UK homeowners; 'AirBnB' for charging?

Green Car Reports

The internet has transformed how many perceive property, allowing the rental of other peoples' personal vehicles, apartments, and other spaces when owners are not using them. Now, the idea is being applied to charging stations across the United Kingdom with the introduction of the Chargie smartphone app.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Tesla & The Wireless Charging Initially, Tesla was not in favour of wireless charging and they might have reasons for that. Designing and installing a wireless charging station is an expensive activity and when we look at wireless charging it doesn’t add much value to the overall EV experience.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. What Does “Charging Station” Mean to You? Charging Station Twitter Poll. But nobody else cares. . So What’s The Big Deal?

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Honda opens new Silicon Valley facility to advance connected mobility; refreshed 2016 Accord; Honda Xcelerator

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Honda’s Silicon Valley operation, which was first established in 2000, is charged with researching and prototyping innovations and harnessing new ideas and technology. UNI-CUB Application Program Interface (API) launched.

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Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson and partners in plug-in vehicle smart on-board charging research project

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Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson, the utility company Göteborg Energi and the Viktoria Institute are collaborating in the research project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) to develop a concept for using intelligent infrastructure for the smart on-board charging of plug-in vehicles. Göteborg Energi.

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

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The introduction of charging stations is quickly transforming the Indian business landscape. Charging stations are on their way to conquering the global market in the following years. Need Of Charging Stations. We know that by now, everyone knows the importance of having a charging station. Steps To Follow.

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