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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. Penske Truck Leasing Co., CharIN e.V)

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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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Infineon, STMicroelectronics join CharIN to support global standards in EV charging

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Infineon Technologies AG and STMicroelectronics recently joined the global Charging Interface Initiative e.V. One of CharIN’s main targets is a significantly higher standardized CCS charging power up to 350 kW, combined with a complete backward compatibility and interoperability between available components and cars.

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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

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Written by Amanda Goebel – During daily pick-up and drop-offs at her daughter’s elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, Jazmin L.’s The answer was simple for Jazmin, a researcher who works for the City of Phoenix. It runs when you charge it and it doesn’t run when you don’t.” It’s the simplest version of a car.

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Tesla hiring a manager to sell B2B hardware 

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Business Development Manager Position, the job entails growing the company’s charging business. Enable the next growth phase for Tesla’s charging business and the broader EV industry by joining a new team that is built around extending the reach of Tesla’s charging products. Below are the responsibilities of Tesla’s Sr.

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NPE working group submits first version of German Standardization Roadmap for Electromobility; focus on charging interfaces, charging stations and battery safety

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Higher priority topics (in red) include safety for charging stations, high voltage wiring, and batteries; and the charging interface. The report provides an overview of the existing structures and specifications in the standards landscape and identifies fundamental requirements and recommended actions. Click to enlarge.

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Nikola Motor Company hires Jesse Schneider from BMW as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies VP

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He led a number of firsts related to fuel cell durability, hydrogen tanks and wireless charging. Schneider also organized the worldwide standardization for electric and fuel cell vehicle infrastructure. He will also lead the development of the Nikola R&D Center in Phoenix. Jesse will be a great asset to our team.

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