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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

Green Car Congress

Honda marked the opening of Honda Smart Home US, showcasing technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation, including Honda’s home energy management system (HEMS), a proprietary hardware and software system that monitors, controls and optimizes electrical generation and consumption throughout the home’s microgrid.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

Green Car Congress

The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

Wallbox leads the charge toward AFIR compliance, offering cutting-edge charging solutions for every need. As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, so do the regulations governing it. Requirements for the Charging Infrastructure: Operators must facilitate ad-hoc charging without user registration.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

Wallbox is leading the charge towards AFIR compliance, offering cutting-edge charging solutions for every need. As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, so do the regulations governing it. Requirements for the Charging Infrastructure: Operators must facilitate ad-hoc charging without user registration.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

Green Car Congress

ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”).

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Those exact words came from my wife’s mouth when I suggested we rent an electric car for a week’s family holiday in France. Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. A shitty obscure Chinese electric car. A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging.

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