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FLO is making clumsy DC fast charger cables a thing of the past

Baua Electric

Photo: FLO Say goodbye to wrestling with awkward, heavy charging cables – meet FLO’s new DC fast-charging cable management system. So, this was definitely a problem that needed to be rectified. Filling up a gas car doesn’t feel as unwieldy, and EV charging needs to be as seamless as possible to get more bottoms in the EV driver’s seat.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. To scale up EV adoption we need to increase consumer awareness and understanding of the “electric refueling” process. But nobody else cares. .

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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

Green Car Congress

The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of stations in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. The planned charging infrastructure expands the existing technical standard for AC- and DC charging of electric vehicles to the next level of capacity for DC fast charging with up to 350 kW.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

Going bi adds several nifty new benefits to driving electric. It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle.

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Los Angeles takes steps to transition out of coal-fired power earlier than required by state law

Green Car Congress

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has taken steps to transition out of the use of coal-fired electricity earlier than mandated by California state law. The emissions cap is set at the level of an efficient, combined cycle natural gas power plant. —Ronald O. Nichols, LADWP General Manager.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

Get Electric Vehicle

The electric vehicle industry is growing at a high pace these days. Are you planning a job in electric vehicle industry? Then this Electric Vehicle Interview Questions and Answers will definitely help you out. There are different types of firms working in the electric vehicle domain.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

The electric car market is experiencing massive growth, exceeding 10 million in sales in 2022. As a result, regulations and guidelines related to electric vehicles are changing frequently, and consumers and charging station hosts must be aware of new developments.

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