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

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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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Electrify America, ChargePoint both pushing out connected home chargers

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Two companies that are better known for their public charging networks have, just recently, rolled out new wifi-connected home-charging hardware. Both are AC charge points—or EVSE, as they’re sometimes called—although the two companies refer to them as chargers.

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Longer charge times bring unexpected benefits to supermarkets

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One surprising advantage that has emerged is the benefit of longer EV charging times for supermarkets and similar businesses. The Connection Between Charging Speed and Customer Dwell Time Electric vehicle charging stations, particularly DC fast chargers, come in various speeds and configurations.

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MAN, Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein and Volkswagen begin pilot of 500 kWh second-life battery in charging network

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In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of approximately 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. This includes improved utilization of the network and cushioning of peak loads when charging electric buses (peak shaving).

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Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

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In addition, the storage system can be connected to existing infrastructures in a space-saving and decentralized manner, which additionally ensures the self-sufficient functionality of the storage solution and increases reliability. The reaction is fully reversible, and iron is re-dissolved in the electrolyte during discharging.

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World’s largest V2G site: A London double-decker electric bus garage

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Put simply, V2G technology will allow a small amount of the charge from connected electric buses, when they’re not out in use, to help stabilize the peaks and. And now it’s hosting the trial site of the world’s largest vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial site.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. An upcoming technology, bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-grid network capabilities, can supply power to homes during blackouts and extreme weather events.