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

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Among the technologies and green building concepts showcased in the Honda Smart Home US are: Solar photovoltaics (PV). DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. When the solar panels are generating electricity at full capacity, the vehicle can fully recharge in approximately two hours directly from sunlight. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

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Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region, and charged wirelessly at stations in Gothenburg, Sweden. To easily align the car with the charging pad, Volvo Cars will use its 360-degree camera system.

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ALLPOWERS S1500 portable power station with four AC plugs falls 50% to $499 in New Green Deals

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Oh, and it can even be recharged with solar, as well as your car’s DC port, USB-C, or an AC outlet from the wall. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either. There’s a 100W USB-C PD port, four grounded AC outlets, and much more available here too.

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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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The partners are planning the installation of as many as 60 DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350 mile route between the Colorado front range and the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle.

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This 60W portable solar panel has 18W USB-C PD to power spring camping trips for $100 in New Green Deals

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No plugs or adapters are required for the USB-C or A ports, and there’s also a DC output to recharge portable power stations and the like as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Colorado Teardrops developing EV-specific teardrop trailer: The Boulder

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The Boulder has a 75 kWh battery pack built into the trailer frame to recharge the EV’s batteries. EV drivers can recharge their car’s battery pack using the batteries in the Boulder. EV drivers can recharge their car’s battery pack using the batteries in the Boulder. As a comparison, the company’s conventional Mt.

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KIA announces 310-mile EPA-certified range for new EV6 with 77.4 kWh pack and RWD

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For occasional instances when a fast charge is desired, the EV6 can be charged quickly, due to a patented multi-charging system that supports 400v and 800v DC charging, which works on DC chargers with speeds ranging from 50kW to 350kW. —Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.

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