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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. So, what’s the difference between the two different types of hybrid vehicles?

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

The Quasar 2 bi-directional EV charger, providing backup power during outages Regulation Summary: AFIR ( Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation ) sets forth requirements for publicly accessible recharging points, both AC and DC, across the European Union. According to Article 5.1

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How your business can leverage the demand for EV fast charging

EV Box

EV customers want DC fast-charging solutions to be accessible, conveniently located, and easy to operate. DC fast-charging infrastructure helps overcome one of the most common roadblocks to EV adoption: Range anxiety and concerns about infrastructure capacity.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

Supernova’s payment terminal solution and display made it AFIR compliant Regulation Summary: AFIR ( Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation ) sets forth requirements for publicly accessible recharging points, both AC and DC, across the European Union. According to Article 5.1 What is the deadline for ensuring compliance?

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Everything you should know about electric truck charging

Setec Powerr

Electric trucks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but in this article, we will focus on medium to heavy-duty electric trucks. When it comes to charging these electric giants, a DC fast charger is usually the go-to solution. MW of power during the mandatory driver breaks, recharging vehicles efficiently​​.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Baua Electric

This third model is used only when a driver needs to take a trip longer than their battery range, so they have to plan for DC fast charging availability. Most drivers take longer road trips just a few days a year, but, the authors note, DC fast charging consumes most of the attention in planning EV charging station infrastructure.

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How to choose the right electric car charger?

Setec Powerr

If this sounds technical, don’t worry, our previous articles provide explanations of these basic terms. 4 23 Volvo C40 Recharge 24 Volvo XC40 Recharge Models with a Max Charge Rate of 200-350+kW No. Understanding the battery specifications of your EV model is key to choosing the right charger.