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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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A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen introduces near-series design study of the MEB-based flexible quick charging station at Geneva

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Connected to the grid or even off-grid, the station can charge up to four electric cars simultaneously, based on the principle of a ‘power bank’, two with DC quick charging. The charging station can be used as interim storage for eco-power; however, when connected to the mains power grid, it becomes a permanent charging point.

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Volkswagen Group sets up new group company for energy and charging: Elli

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Elli Group GmbH , with headquartered in Berlin, is to develop products and services connected with energy and charging for the brands of the Group. The comfort version also operates with 11 kW but also offers connectivity via attractive payment arrangements and update options. —Thorsten Nicklaß.

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Ford introduces North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network for its EV customers; Greenlots led buildout

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Ford is collaborating with Amazon in the US for all installation services from 240V outlets to the Ford Connected Charge Station. Ford expects many customers will choose an available Ford Connected Charge Station. In collaboration with Electrify America, the FordPass Charging Network will provide access to DC fast chargers.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 will be delivered in Germany from mid-2020. The power electronics control the high-voltage energy flow between motor and battery and in this process, the system converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC) for the drive motor. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3

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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

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The average American experienced more than eight hours of power interruption in 2020. Users who have solar panel installations can also store excess energy in their EV during low usage periods and then harness this energy at another time, including peak periods, to reduce their reliance on the grid. Providing up to 11.5

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. These store up to 71 kWh of energy, which is delivered via a newly calibrated drivetrain and a high voltage system featuring additional optimisations for this application, and facilitate a range of up to 186 miles in the WLTP cycle.

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