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Tritium (DCFC) cuts ribbon on its first DC Fast Charger manufacturing facility in the United States

Electrek

Direct current fast charger manufacturer Tritium has officially opened the doors of its new EV charger manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee – its first production footprint in the United States. With it, Tritium intends to bring over 500 new jobs to the state.

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

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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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Tesla Superchargers are carrying the US’ DC EV fast charger ramp: NREL

Teslarati

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has revealed something very interesting with regard to the United States’ goal of establishing a nationwide network of electric vehicle fast chargers. of its 2030 goal for DC fast chargers. As it turns out, Tesla Superchargers are practically carrying the country’s EV fast charger ramp.

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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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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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The Honda Fit EV included with the home has been modified to accept DC power directly from the home''s solar panels or stationary battery, eliminating up to half of the energy that is typically lost to heat during DC-to-AC and AC-to-DC power conversion. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

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The first stations are expected to open in the United States in the summer of 2024 and in Canada at a later stage. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers. According to the US Department of Energy, as of July 2023, there are 32,000 publicly available DC fast chargers in the United States for use by 2.3

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AC & DC Charging of electric vehicles

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There are two main types of charging methods: AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). Here is a comparison of AC and DC charging and some key points to consider when choosing a charging method for your EV. Level 2 charging is the most prevalent type of charger in the United States.

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