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The 134th Canton Fair Concludes Successfully! Looking Forward to Meeting You Again

Setec Powerr

As one of the exhibitors, SETEC POWER’s booth stood out with its Level 3 EV Charger, DC Wallbox Charger, and DC Portable Charger drawing significant attention. By the morning of the 19th, we had already engaged with buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, Africa, Russia, and more.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

Driivz

In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. When was CCS developed?

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

Baua Electric

I have a lot of family in Central and South America. The DC charging infrastructure for sure isn’t there. “Of course, I’m pro,” wrote one of the editors, “but I assume that Ethiopia probably doesn’t have a charging infrastructure ready … no matter how big of a EV fan I am, I can agree some markets are not ready for it just yet.”

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ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

Green Car Congress

THINK’s G4 EV drive controller is a fourth-generation system, underpinning the THINK City EV with a power electronics system comprising the charger, DC-DC converter, inverter and vehicle control module. THINK says that business-to-business agreements for the controller are underway in Asia, Europe and South America.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project

Green Car Congress

billion in federal funds to DC. As a note, Florida subsidizes Tri-Rail $34.6 million a year while passenger revenues covers only $10.4 million of the $64 million annual operating budget. If the project becomes too costly for taxpayers and is shut down, the state would have to return the $2.4 —Governor Scott.

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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

Green Car Congress

4 can be charged with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fast-charging capability. At a DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4 The rest of the carbon-neutral delivery is handled via certified carbon credits for a variety of projects in Asia and South America that offset remaining carbon emissions.

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The EV Battery Wish List

Cars That Think

To fill gaps in public networks, GM is collaborating with EVGo on a national network of 2,000 DC fast-charging stalls, located at 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers, most along major corridors. That includes the ISO 15118 international standard that defines two-way communication between EVs and chargers.