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IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

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Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Hybrids Manufacturing Plug-ins'

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Electric Car Charging Stations: 6 Easy Steps To Test Your Range Anxiety (Before Buying An EV)

EV Life

While driving an electric car may be the ultimate cure for range anxiety, it may be even less stressful to assess your access to electric car charging stations before you buy an electric car. Most electric car charging cables can be plugged into any standard electric wall outlet that one would use to charge a smartphone.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Improve EV charging ROI and customer experience by choosing the right fast chargers

Charged EVs

Some charging operators assume they need the highest-power DC chargers available, but it makes more sense to choose the right power levels for the use case of each specific charging site. Shortly after that, your focus seemed to shift to DC fast chargers. Then they got involved in developing the first DC fast charger.

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This 60W portable solar panel has 18W USB-C PD to power spring camping trips for $100 in New Green Deals

Electrek

With spring finally here, you might be planning a campout or other off-grid outing. No plugs or adapters are required for the USB-C or A ports, and there’s also a DC output to recharge portable power stations and the like as well. Well, be sure that when you leave the house, is in your bag.

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This portable 100W 18V solar panel has 18W USB-C built in for $114 (Reg. $230) in New Green Deals

Electrek

Jump-start your off-grid power setup with , which is on sale for a new low of $114 today. You’ll find a traditional DC output to charge normal solar batteries, but it also packs 18W USB-C and 24W USB-A natively so you can plug in smartphones and more, no adapter needed. 230) in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Foldable solar panel with 20A power station charger, more now $140 in New Green Deals

Electrek

If those trips plan to take you off-grid for an extended period of time, then be sure to have in the trunk in case it’s needed. With a built-in 20A LCD solar charge controller and 10 various DC adapters, it’s ready to plug into just about any portable power station.

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