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Enphase Energy to acquire EVSE pioneer ClipperCreek

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ClipperCreek offers electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for residential and commercial customers in the US, and has been a pioneer in the EV charging market since 2006. The company has sold more than 110,000 Level 2 AC charging stations since its inception. Managing EV charging is an integral part of our strategy.

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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, UPS, electric vehicle powertrains, and grid services solutions.

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ABB wins $20M order from HESS for e-bus flash-charging technology

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ABB has won a $20-million order from Swiss bus manufacturer HESS to supply its flash-charging technology ( earlier post ) for 20 e-buses and related infrastructure for the French city of Nantes. It takes less than one second to connect the bus to the charging point, making it the world’s fastest flash-charging connection technology.

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Dearman flags diesel loophole in new London T-Charge anti-pollution scheme

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Dearman, the UK-based developer of clean cold power systems based on its engine powered by liquid nitrogen ( earlier post ), has identified a diesel loophole in the new London T-Charge levy on the most polluting vehicles. mostly vehicles registered before 2006. Earlier post.).

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Microvast ultrafast charge station for electric buses begins operation in Chongqing

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The first commercial, ultrafast charge, electric vehicle charging station has begun operations in Chongqing, China. The 3,200 kW, 2,065 m 2 charging station—jointly developed by Microvast and the China State Grid—includes six 400 kW individual chargers; each charger fills a bus battery in 5 to 10 minutes. a Microvast subsidiary.

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BP invests $5M in mobile electric vehicle charging company FreeWire; intro at some retail sites this year

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a US-based manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging systems, and plans to roll out FreeWire’s Mobi Charger units for use at selected BP retail sites in the UK and Europe during 2018. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5 kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW.

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London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

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London’s £10 daily “ T-Charge ” (toxicity), aimed at the oldest, most polluting vehicles on London roads, is now in effect. The T Charge applies mainly to diesel and gasoline vehicles registered before 2006. These are designated as early adopters and are not subject to the T-Charge. Recent research has revealed 7.9

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