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ABB E-mobility first to earn CTEP and NTEP certifications for DC fast chargers

Green Car Congress

ABB E-mobility is the first manufacturer to earn both National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) and California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certifications for DC fast chargers. Under the CTEP and NTEP programs chargers engaged in the sale of electricity to EVs must show the amount of electricity dispensed, the unit price, and the total price.

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Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

Baua Electric

Photo: Enteligent California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger. The TLCEV T1 solar EV charger can supply up to 12.5 However, EV batteries operate on a direct current (DC), requiring the power to be converted from AC to DC in the charging process.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing EQT electric small van

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Prices start at around €49,000 for the EQT with 90 kW electric motor and standard length. The process is even faster at fast-charging stations with direct current (DC), depending on the SoC (State of Charge) and the temperature of the high-voltage battery. The electric small van will be orderable in the near future.

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The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

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The charging pile is a charging facility for “refueling” electric vehicles, and the scientific name is also called “off-board charger” At present, charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. This article will introduce the difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

EV Adoption

On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint. of Electrify America’s total number of DC fast charging ports.

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Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

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Ford has re-opened order banks on the Mustang Mach-E while simultaneously rolling back prices and increasing range. LFP batteries are widely available and have helped automakers avoid supply chain issues and battery cell shortages, as other chemistries are not always in heavy supply.

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Kia EV6 GT to benefit from additional supply of electric crossover

EV Central

COMPARISON TEST: Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 READ MORE: Kia EV6 prices increase by $4600. “I I think the demand [for the GT] will be probably 50 percent higher than what supply can be,” says Meredith. The GT shares its body with the Kia EV6, but its dual motors make a combined 430kW and 740Nm.

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