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A brief discussion of the history of EV charging technology

Setec Powerr

In addition, many homes were not connected to electricity until the early 20th century, so charging an electric car at home was impossible. The 6kW Wattstation, introduced in 1910, was the earliest prototype of charging equipment for electric cars, and the mercury rectifier was still used to convert AC to DC.

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Top Tips for charging your electric car in summer

Setec Powerr

Summer is just around the corner, and as the mercury rises, electric vehicle owners need to adapt their charging habits to ensure optimal performance and longevity of their beloved EVs. SETEC POWER DC fast charger is designed to withstand extreme weather without all the problems that come with summer heat.

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A New Wildfire Watchdog

Cars That Think

In our always-on, sensor-laden, Internet-connected world, shouldn't technology have done better? They developed an event-driven DC accelerometer that can detect change in tilt. A hundred years ago, centimeter-scale tilt switches used a conductive blob of mercury rolling along a glass tube to close an electric circuit.