Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Estonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by ABB. The network of 165 web-connected direct current (DC) fast chargers, supplied and built by ABB, officially opened on Wednesday. The network. Click to enlarge.

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Estonia Charging DC Connect 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The rapid chargers being deployed will be the first multi-standard units in public operation in Europe. Installation of the rapid chargers is due to be completed by the end of 2014. Estonia was the first country in the world to open a nationwide EV fast-charging network.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2013

Total installed public EVSE stations by technology and region, world markets: 2012. Navigant Research forecasts that the global EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment, i.e., charger) market will grow from $713 million in 2013 to $3.8 kW (from a 120V outlet), while Level 2 is any charge from a 240V power supply up to 19.2

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