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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

Green Car Congress

Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers.

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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Green Car Congress

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.) CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds.

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Tesla Supercharger Layoffs May Already Be Impacting New Charging Site Construction

The Truth About Cars

In a shocking move, Tesla laid off its entire Supercharger staff , raising questions about its future and ability to continue offering a superior experience to a growing number of EV owners. InsideEVs reported on the most immediate impact of the layoffs, as it learned that some new charging sites had already been canceled.

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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

Baua Electric

Photo: By Wikideas1 – Own work, CC0, [link] DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024.

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Tesla opens EV charging connector design to network operators and OEMs

Green Car Congress

Tesla is opening its EV charging connector design to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. The Tesla charging connector has been proven over a decade of use and 20 billion EV charging miles. It offers AC charging and up to 1 MW DC charging. —Tesla.

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Tesla Superchargers are carrying the US’ DC EV fast charger ramp: NREL

Teslarati

As it turns out, Tesla Superchargers are practically carrying the country’s EV fast charger ramp. As per a report from Automotive News , the NREL found that without the Tesla Supercharger Network, the US has only achieved 3.1% of its 2030 goal for DC fast chargers. of the US’ target.

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DC Fast Charging: Everything You Need to Know

Blink Charging

Direct current fast charging stations are used to charge electric vehicles (EVs), and lately, they’ve been spawning all around the US following the hype surrounding electric vehicles. There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles.

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