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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. In addition, these standards establish workforce training provisions. Background.

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SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

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As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world. The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ranging from 10 watts to more than 3 megawatts.

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. EPA standards aren’t new. There are EPA vehicle standards in place right now. Why do these standards matter? Plus, the EPA standards are working. How will these standards impact me?

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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopts zero-emission vehicle standard

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The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standard for Colorado early today in an 8-1 decision. The new zero-emission standard adopts California ZEV requirements, with automakers to sell more than 5% zero-emission vehicles by 2023 and more than 6% zero-emission vehicles by 2025.

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I’m Using Just 20% of My Tesla Model 3 SR+ Battery

CleanTechnica EVs

Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. continued] The post I’m Using Just 20% of My Tesla Model 3 SR+ Battery appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toru? buys 6 Solaris electric buses

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will be fitted with Solaris High Power batteries adapted to fast, high power charging. At night the energy in the batteries of the e-buses will be recharged by six chargers of 120 kW, all located at the bus depot. The e-buses for Toru? The electric axle has two integrated motors of 125 kW each. Picturesque Toru?,

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Swindon Powertrain launches HED High Energy Density vehicle battery pack for low-volume manufacturers

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UK-based Swindon Powertrain is offering a range of high energy density (HED) Li-ion battery packs alongside its range of compact electric powertrains to low-volume car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers and developers. A 12-month warranty is standard. Total capacity [kWh]. Usable capacity [kWh].