article thumbnail

Eaton introduces overhead power distribution solution for rapid deployment and reconfiguration of fleet charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

kW AC Level 2 charger into the bus plug for direct vehicle charging More than 50% of companies plan to decarbonize their fleets by 2027. Access to convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging infrastructure is essential. EV charging busway can also support ground mounted DC fast charging pedestals.

Eaton 370
article thumbnail

Bosch releases two new EV chargers for faster and safer charging

Green Car Congress

Bosch released two new electric vehicle (EV) chargers: the EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station and EV3000 DC Fast Charger. Both chargers were created to provide a more affordable charging option without compromising safety and charging capabilities. The EV300 is an affordable compact indoor/outdoor EV charger.

Charging 259
article thumbnail

Volkswagen ID.4 becomes Top 3 most affordable U.S. EV, but there’s a catch

Teslarati

4 will be the third most affordable electric vehicle offering in the United States, but the German automaker will nerf performance to reach the price point. In their press release, they state that “Plug&Charge functionality is now standard on the ID.4, 4 becomes Top 3 most affordable U.S. Volkswagen’s ID.4

article thumbnail

GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Green Car Congress

With a starting price of around $30,000 on the 1LT base trim, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment; GM says it expects the EV to be the most affordable EV in its class. Chevrolet has officially introduced its third EV this year: the 2024 Equinox EV. For charging, 11.5

Chevrolet 448
article thumbnail

Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

Green Car Congress

The project seeks to develop and commercialize the next generation of domestically manufactured DC Fast Charging (DCFC) technology in support of the federal government’s clean energy and climate priorities. Earlier post.). —Ezana Mekonnen, Chief Technology Officer at Imagen.

article thumbnail

ABB introducing new DC fast-charger in Europe for €9,988

Green Car Congress

ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect (SC), a low-cost DC fast-charger that the company says will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout Europe. The Terra SC uses a CHAdeMO standard connections, and delivers maximum DC output power of 20 kW and maximum DC output current of 50 A.

DC 354
article thumbnail

Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

Green Car Congress

Diesel engines, capable of pure biodiesel operation, will be installed as well, enabling hybrid and plug-in hybrid operation. Norwegian Electric Systems’ main DC system ensures the safe charging and discharging of the batteries. Odin’s Eye is a DC grid solution which allows for the use of variable speed generator sets.

DC 150