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Phihong introduces new Level 3 30kW wall-mount DC charger

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30kW Wall-Mount DC Fast Charger shown on a stand. The unit offers significant performance and time-saving advantages, including charging speeds up to four times faster than conventional 7kW AC chargers, dual charging connections, and a wide output voltage range to support luxury EVs, trucks, and buses.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1 It has a DC charging capability of 270 kW, and Porsche said the Macan will be capable of charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 21 minutes under ideal conditions.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. Jensen Ave, Sanger, CA 93657.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable EV charging to drivers in rural areas, including the Central, Coachella, and Imperial Valleys.

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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Peak torque of the electric motor is 369 lb-ft (500 N·m); the top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 130 mph, after which the speed is softly limited. kW charger is on board as standard for at home and public charging, while an optional 60 kW DC charger is available for fast charging. S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L

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Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

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At the upcoming WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, a team from Honda R&D will present a paper on their study of a dynamic charging system that uses high power to charge a traveling EV, with the goal of realizing an unlimited vehicle range. —Tajima et al. Noguchi, W., and Aruga, T.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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To compare, the tri-motor AWD Tesla Model S Plaid is rated with peak power of 1,020 hp, with 0-60 mph acceleration (with first foot of rollout subtracted) of 1.99 0-60 mph (21" wheels). Both models have as standard the ultra-fast 900V+ charging system, enabling users to add up to 300 miles in 21 minutes at a 350 kW DC fast charger.