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Tritium launches “Plug and Charge” technology in its 350 kW fast chargers

Green Car Congress

Australia-based Tritium, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has launched its Plug and Charge solution, the first of its kind in the world available to the market. Kennedy says the Tritium Plug and Charge solution is more secure than the former card-swipe or RFID tag payment method.

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VW finally rolls out Plug&Charge on its 2023 ID.4s

Baua Electric

4 will now include Plug&Charge at Electrify America (EA) charging stations. Plug&Charge for 2023 VW ID.4s 4s One of the benefits of buying an ID.4 4 is that owners get three years of unlimited free 30-minute DC fast-charging sessions with Electrify America. VW says 2023 ID.4 The 2023 ID.4 Get started here. –ad*

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

Clean Fleet Report

For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? When hybrids appeared most used nickel-metal-hydride batteries This question was such a big roadblock for increasing sales that Toyota began an advertising campaign for the Prius that clearly emphasized that plugging in was not necessary.

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Follow-up: In the end, I bought a Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

In an article last fall, I reached out the GCR readers for a suggestion for what plug-in vehicle I should buy to complement my 84-mile range 2015 Nissan LEAF. The new vehicle, my wife’s car, had to handle a 16 mile daily commute, occasional 300 mile trips to Vermont (a place of few DC fast chargers), and be less than $40,000.

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ALLPOWERS S1500 portable power station with four AC plugs falls 50% to $499 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Oh, and it can even be recharged with solar, as well as your car’s DC port, USB-C, or an AC outlet from the wall. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Buying An Electric Car: Why Charging Rate, DC Quick-Charging Matter

Green Car Reports

But when it comes to buying your first electric car, there are a few things you need to know about charging. Like the better-known measurements, the rate at which a plug-in car can charge its battery is a specification you. We all know how to compare horsepower, acceleration, and gas mileage.

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Ultimate Guide to CCS to J1772 Charging Adapters: What You Need to Know in 2023

Setec Powerr

This means most CCS vehicles can’t plug directly into J1772 charging stations without an adapter. Anatomy and Design CCS connectors are designed for swift direct current (DC) charging. The top part of the connector resembles the J1772, responsible for AC charging, while two large pins at the bottom facilitate DC fast charging.