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Volvo Construction Equipment making its 48V DC charging protocol public

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making available its 48V DC protocol for electric charging solutions in a bid to accelerate electrification and make it easier for customers with a multi-branded fleet. This enables other OEMs and suppliers to use it in the development of their own charging solutions for compact machines.

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DOE: in Q1 2023, 21.5% of all public EV charge ports were for DC Fast Charging

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DC fast charging accounted for 21.5% of all electric vehicle (EV) public charging ports in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). DC fast charging allows for the rapid charging of EVs and refers to chargers that deliver direct current (DC) at power levels of 50 kW or more.

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Eaton introduces overhead power distribution solution for rapid deployment and reconfiguration of fleet charging infrastructure

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Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. Access to convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging infrastructure is essential.

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The Advantages of Using DC Fast Charging Stations over Standard EV Charging

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In the bustling world of electric vehicle infrastructure, one decision holds significant implications for future viability and profitability: the choice between DC Fast Charging and Standard EV Charging Stations. However, their speed of charging provides a strategic advantage.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). This includes recommending pre-standardization research and development (R&D) where needed.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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InCharge Energy releases scalable DC fast charger; 180kW unit can charge two fleet vehicles simultaneously

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InCharge Energy, a provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for commercial fleets, introduced its latest charging hardware offering: the ICE-180. Other key benefits include: Compatibility with vehicles supporting CCS and CHAdeMO charging standards. Power sharing between both charging ports.

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