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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

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According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance.

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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In addition to reinjecting electricity into the power grid, the bidirectional charger supports a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function for powering electrical appliances directly from the car.

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BorgWarner introduces onboard battery charger

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BorgWarner introduced its Onboard Battery Charger (OBC), adding to the company’s impressive portfolio of technologies for plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicles. This technology uses silicon carbide technology and is best-in-class for power density, power conversion efficiency and safety compliance, the company says.

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AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

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Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. Read on to learn about the differences between both types of electric power, as well as the pros and cons of each. Edison championed DC power, which started as the standard electricity in the United States.

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Everything You Need to Know About EV Plug Types

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That’s because on the one hand, the nascent EV sector is still on a path to standardization, and on the other because different charging speeds and power loads require more than one type of EV plug. If you want to use your devices abroad, you’ll typically need an adapter or even a transformer to draw power.

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BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps

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Photo: Shenzhen Government Online Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps. And these “superchargers” aren’t just DC fast chargers – they can charge EVs to 80% in just 10 minutes. Get started here. –

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. The technology takes energy from the grid and converts it to direct current (DC) voltage.

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