Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the publication of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP). Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered, as is wireless charging.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Germany-based EcoG, developers of interoperable charge controllers and software for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, launched its Charging Reliability Index (EcoG CRI)— an index by which the charging reliability of EVs can be measured and compared. Power, at least one in five electric charging attempts fail.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced partnering opportunities for industry to work with National Laboratories on manufacturing scale-up and associated verification and validation for flow batteries and solid-state lithium batteries. ( DE-LC-0000027.0001 ) Topic 1. There are significant barriers to overcome before commercial use.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Blink Series 7 charging station (Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. These fast Level 2 AC chargers allow two vehicles to charge simultaneously on the Universal J1772 connector at 19.2kW. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Charged EVs

MAY 3, 2023

Public EV charging sessions fail as much as 25% to 30% of the time, according to a group of industry stakeholders convened by SAE, and the reasons are not particularly well known. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard to categorize, log, report or analyze charging errors and common causes of failure.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2022

The BMW Group will open its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CCMC) in the fall. With the emmission control approval procedure now completed, the necessary conditions are in place for commissioning of near-standard production of lithium-ion battery cells at the competence center in Parsdorf, outside of Munich.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. Access to convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging infrastructure is essential.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2023

Tesla calls its charging connector the North American Charging Standard (NACS), but as more automakers move to adopt it, a major industry group aims to make NACS a standard in more than just name. SAE International on Tuesday announced plans to standardize the Tesla connector.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Joe Biden might not necessarily have the best relationship right now, but it would appear that the White House at least recognizes the electric vehicle maker’s role in the United States’ rapid charging market. The United States is a key electric vehicle market. In a statement, the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As one of the results of the $1-trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November, the Biden Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan to outline steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying chargers across the country. Guidance and Standards for States and Cities. The law also provides $2.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A coalition of major businesses, including Amazon, Siemens, DHL and Uber, sent a letter to officials from the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and General Services Administration calling for programs and standards that ensure interoperability and open access at publicly funded electric vehicle charging stations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hubject, an e-mobility specialist founded in 2012 by leading companies in the energy, technology, and automotive industries ( earlier post ), has published the Open Plug&Charge Protocol (OPCP) , the first independent protocol to standardize the Plug&Charge EV ecosystem. Hubject simplifies the charging of electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

AM Batteries (AMB), a developer of lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, and Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), a producer of lithium-ion batteries, have teamed up to develop solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology for Li-ion cell production. The demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase around the world.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

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 has no moving parts, is half the size, and twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2023

Aptera has announced that its upcoming launch edition vehicle will come standard with DC fast charging, and is now technically capable of using Tesla Superchargers. Since its inception, a major hurdle for the Aptera design team has been the vehicle’s charging. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

Tritium DCFC Limited opened its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing facility, located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The PKM150 chargers mark a significant improvement in EV charging technology, providing customers with flexibility when creating charging sites.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Lotus Technology and NIO detailed plans to co-develop EV charging and battery swap technologies alongside wishes to create a unified battery standard system. NIO has always been open to cooperation in charging and swapping technologies as well as infrastructure network deployment. NIO Inc. ($NIO)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2023

Plug Power unveiled a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Plug’s standard 18,000-gallon liquid hydrogen tank combined with its new megawatt-scale PEM fuel cell solution can provide more than 60 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy—enough to charge more than 600 EVs.

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Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is what Tesla named its proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging connector and charge port when, in November 2022, it opened the patented design and specifications for use by other EV manufacturers and EV charging network operators worldwide.

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CN EV Post

MAY 12, 2024

The standardization of battery design and swapping systems among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers is akin to the universal fuel compatibility in gasoline vehicles. It’s in the best interest of every EV manufacturer to adopt a common battery design for several compelling reasons.

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Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

Easy access to charging infrastructure is a key enabler of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) and the European Automobile Manufacturing Association (ACEA) proposed the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard in 2011. The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 30, 2023

With plans […] The post Blink Charging Expands EV Charging Accessibility by Incorporating NACS Into Entire Product Line appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. For home charging, bZ4X customers will have the option to purchase a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from participating Toyota dealerships or directly from ChargePoint online. will work with ChargePoint, Inc.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) has issued a response to Tesla’s proposal to have its charging connector design adopted as the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicles. “CharIN applauds Tesla for including DIN 70121 and ISO 15118-02 communication standards for the NACS proposal.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

This is your opportunity to gain a better understanding of the applicable standards, specifications, and best practices that guide our testing processes. Here is what you can expect to learn during our laboratory tour: Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment and Inverter Testing: Dive into the world of AC and DC EV charging tests.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2021

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2022

Standard factory. On the occasion of the ground breaking ceremony, the Group presented the concept of the standard factory for the first time; Salzgitter is to be a blueprint for cell factories throughout Europe and will set new standards in terms of sustainability and innovation. —PowerCo CEO Frank Blome.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2022

Siemens and MAHLE intend to collaborate in the field of inductive charging of electric vehicles, and have signed a letter of intent to this effect. One aspect of the planned cooperation includes coordinated standardization efforts in the relevant pre-standardization and standardization bodies.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2023

Tesla has licensed its North American Charging Standard (NACS) to connector manufacturing giant Volex. Tesla NACS and CCS available in new high-powered charging network across North America Additionally, their vehicles will be fitted with the NACS port in 2025. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Polestar has released the LCA reports for the new Polestar 2 versions (Long-range Single-motor and Standard-range Single-motor), including all emissions from cradle to grave. The carbon footprint includes emissions from upstream supplier activities, manufacturing and logistics, use phase of the vehicle and the end-of-life phase.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a $16-million lab call ( DE-LC-0000027 ) for proposals to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing. Solid-state batteries can increase the EV driving range per charge. Topic 2: Developing Innovative Flow Battery Manufacturing Capabilities.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 9, 2024

Chinese premium EV maker NIO and Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer GAC Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on charging and swapping in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com The North American Charging Standard (NACS) has played a central role in electric vehicle (EV) charging since 2012. This versatility enables the system to deliver up to 1 megawatt (MW) of power for DC charging, catering effectively to the needs of EVs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Charging and energy are becoming a core business for Volkswagen; the company is building a universal and seamless eco-system for charging its electric models. models and soon also with the technology of bidirectional charging. models and soon also with the technology of bidirectional charging. Charging at home.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

PEUGEOT will be the first European manufacturer to offer a 100% electric wagon. The on-board three-phase charger comes as standard and has a power rating of 11 kW. The charging socket accepts all charging modes. From a 100kW public charging point, the vehicle charge will go from 20% to 80% charge in less than 25 minutes.

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