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Aptera makes DC fast-charging standard with launch edition vehicle

Teslarati

Aptera has announced that its upcoming launch edition vehicle will come standard with DC fast charging, and is now technically capable of using Tesla Superchargers. Since its inception, a major hurdle for the Aptera design team has been the vehicle’s charging. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Is It Legal To Sleep In An EV While It Charges?

CleanTechnica EVs

Charging isn’t always quick and easy when on road trips. While DC fast charging stations like Tesla’s Superchargers or Electrify America are now easy to find along most interstates and many other roads, there are still rural patches where you’ll need to pick up some juice on Level 2 or even plug your car in […].

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Emerging calibration laws in the fast EV charging market | EVBox

EV Box

Calibration laws are legal frameworks adopted by countries around the world to ensure public EV charging stations provide accurate and transparent information to drivers, letting them clearly see what they’ve been charged for.

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

Cars That Think

The Southern California company is looking to speed things up again—this time with record-setting charging stops. Founder Richard Hatfield claims that the company’s Lightning Strike motorcycle can fill its battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in a little over 10 minutes on a Level 3 DC fast charger.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

Green Car Congress

The battery-powered tractor can be charged with up to 160 kW: The three battery packs take just over an hour to charge from 20 to 80 percent at a standard DC fast-charging station with 400 A charging current. The traction battery of the eActros provides the ZF system eWorX with electrical energy via a DC interface.

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How to Retrofit Your Residential Building for the EV Era?

Setec Powerr

To facilitate a smooth transition, it’s essential to prepare the necessary infrastructure for efficient EV charging. Some might charge their vehicles overnight, while others may require a quick power top-up during the day. Additionally, consider implementing smart charging solutions to manage power distribution effectively.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

Green Car Congress

The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. mile “Home Zone.”