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To Build or Not to Build Workplace EV Charging Stations? Why There’s No Simple Answer

CleanTechnica EVs

While it’s true that the majority of electric vehicle (EV) charging is done at a combination of homes, shopping sites, and other Level 2 charging stations, many employees also depend on being able to add electrons while they’re at their place of employment.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Green Car Congress

StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

Green Car Congress

Truck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. However, our customers will not invest in these vehicles unless they can charge and re-fuel them easily as they deliver goods from one country to another.

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How EV Charging Building Codes Help Future-Proof New Developments

Blink Charging

The buildings we inhabit, and their parking lots, are evolving too. More and more municipalities are adopting new building codes that mandate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new developments, further facilitating the overall adoption of EVs. And this is where EVSE building codes come in.

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Volkswagen initially investing €460M to convert Wolfsburg plant for EV production

Green Car Congress

The compact electric car will be leaving the assembly line in Wolfsburg from 2023—initially in partial production, with full production slated from 2024. Volkswagen’s e-car platform is to undergo substantial further development as the MEB+, thus becoming even more efficient. Ramp-up is due for completion by the end of 2025.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Addressing EV Charging Needs After Tesla’s Supercharger Slowdown

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla’s charging network is the benchmark Tesla is the biggest name in EVs and was ready to bear the same burden for chargers. Many EV automakers, including Ford and BMW, adopted Tesla’s NACS charging standard to expand their service area. Putting complete trust in one company to build a standardized network was not the solution.