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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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In Germany, the FastCharge research consortium ( earlier post ) has presented a prototype for a charging station with an output of up to 450 kW in Jettingen-Scheppach, located near the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg. Initiated in July 2016, the Fast Charge research project has received €7.8 million (US$8.9

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Those vehicles are hungry for electrons, driving growth in charging stations and the infrastructure to support them. The beating heart of EV charging lies in the software and management systems that enable this dynamic market. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle.

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Panasonic to begin mass-production of long-life Li-ion battery system for solar-powered homes in Europe

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This marks the first time for the company to produce in volume such a system designed for Europe. kWh and a battery management system designed to control charge and discharge of the battery in accordance with customer needs. In so doing, Panasonic aims for a leading position in providing a solution to protect the power grid system.

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OEMs shifting towards onboard chargers > 6 kW for EVs; lower output chargers to remain dominant through 2020

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Most battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) manufacturers in Europe and the US have been adopting onboard chargers with a power output between 3 to 3.7 Now, EV manufacturers are moving towards onboard chargers with a power output greater than 6.6 kW to reduce charging time. kilowatts (kW). kW onboard chargers.

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What is V2X?

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V2G: Vehicle-to-grid , where the power grid uses stored EV electricity to balance loads during high-demand periods, avoids the need to increase generation capacity to meet increased demand to power EVs. How is V2X Different from Smart Charging? . Smart charging control system that supports V2G .

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HVDC Networks Come to Europe

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The 260-kilometer, 320-kilovolt high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission system, based on technology from Hitachi Energy , in Zurich, marks a milestone in an ongoing transformation of the European power grid: It will plug into the first truly dynamic multiterminal HVDC network in Europe.

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Everything You Need to Know About EV Plug Types

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That’s because on the one hand, the nascent EV sector is still on a path to standardization, and on the other because different charging speeds and power loads require more than one type of EV plug. If you want to use your devices abroad, you’ll typically need an adapter or even a transformer to draw power.

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