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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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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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Biden Administration requests feedback on EV Charging Standards

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on Federal standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The feedback is necessary now that most automakers announced the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) or J3400.

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Rivian Charging Scores should be standard for EVs [Feature]

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11 (over-the-air) update, releasing its Charging Scores feature. Rivian Charging Scores should be standard for electric vehicles (EVs). One barrier still blocking complete EV adoption in the auto industry is charging infrastructure. Unreliable EV charging networks have become a major issue in the EV market.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). This includes recommending pre-standardization research and development (R&D) where needed.

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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. Mazda announced its NACS adoption in a press release.

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Mazda Commits To Using Tesla’s North American Charging Standard

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Mazda Motor Corporation is the latest automaker to announce an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (“NACS”) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles. Mazda will drive adoption of NACS to provide customers with a broader range of charging options.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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