Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2021

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) recommends expanding fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as campuses and businesses start planning for a post-pandemic world. As expected, charging declined significantly once most campus operations became remote. DC fast charging initially dropped by 67%.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2022

Charging speeds for electric vehicles (EVs) vary widely, from as little as 15 minutes using an ultra-rapid 350 kW charger, to as much as 24 hours when relying on a domestic wall outlet. IDTechEx forecasts that most of the new DC charging installations will be in the 100+ kW power classes. What does a fast-charging curve tell us?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2020

Lightning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission commercial electric vehicles, has launched Lightning Energy, a new division that offers charging technologies and services to commercial and government fleets. Many fleets that plan to purchase vehicles don’t have the charging infrastructure in place to use them.

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Electrek

MARCH 15, 2022

One area of the EV experience that traditional automakers seem to have little thirst for is the DC fast charging network that recharges their cars over long drives or in cities where Level 1/2 charging is inaccessible.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Boulder has a 75 kWh battery pack built into the trailer frame to recharge the EV’s batteries. EV drivers can recharge their car’s battery pack using the batteries in the Boulder. EV drivers can recharge their car’s battery pack using the batteries in the Boulder. As a comparison, the company’s conventional Mt.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For occasional instances when a fast charge is desired, the EV6 can be charged quickly, due to a patented multi-charging system that supports 400v and 800v DC charging, which works on DC chargers with speeds ranging from 50kW to 350kW. —Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 26, 2023

When it comes to charging these electric giants, a DC fast charger is usually the go-to solution. The optimal charging method varies depending on factors such as travel distance and battery size​. electric truck charging scenarios Let’s delve into the typical charging scenarios for heavy-duty electric trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The roadmap’s primary focus is on light duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. Topics covered include standards to address high power DC charging; storage (i.e.,

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 6, 2022

Volvo XC40 Recharge is Excepted to Launch in India on July 26th. Volvo XC40 Recharge Specifications: The new Xc40 Recharge comes with a 78 kWh battery which gives a claimed range of 418km on a single charge. Volvo XC40 Recharge Features: The Xc40 Recharge will be assembled at the carmakers Hoskote plant near Bengaluru.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

While most electric vehicle (EV) owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, public charging is a significant part of the EV ownership experience. Public charging infrastructure is a key component in the overall adoption of electric vehicles by the broad population. The inaugural J.D.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network now offers Plug&Charge payment technology, which allows electric vehicle (EV) owners to begin a charge without reaching for their wallet, smartphone or bank card. After a brief online registration, drivers can automatically pay for charging by simply plugging in their EV.

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Setec Powerr

MARCH 22, 2023

The emergency mobile EV charging system is a mobile charging device that provides an effective solution to electric vehicle range anxiety. It can provide DC fast charging service for electric vehicles, so how does it replenish power? Then switch up the breaker for Battery Charge. Step 3: PluginACsource.

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Teslarati

MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo Car USA and Starbucks are partnering to establish the first public electric vehicle charging network at numerous U.S. The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. locations beginning this Summer. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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EV Obssesion

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The post Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

When the battery is depleted at the end of a complete duty cycle, it can be recharged at the depot overnight via a CSS2 DC charging point. From this robust test program, Equipmake estimates the new electric Agrale MT17.0LE will have a range of up to 150 miles (240km)—more than enough for a day’s use in Buenos Aires.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Volkswagen is previewing the company’s future mobile quick charging station. The first mobile quick charging stations will be set up as early as the first half of 2019 in Wolfsburg as part of a pilot project, and will support the expansion of a charging infrastructure in the urban area.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2020

Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan through $1.7 The EGLE Charge Up Michigan Program grants will partially fund 36 EV DC fast charging stations with a total of 76 plug-in points for automobiles and light-utility vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To recharge the battery, New Trafic Van E-Tech Electric offers the choice between 3 types of chargers: A single-phase 7kW AC charger, suitable for all types of domestic charging. A 22kW AC charger for rapid charging at public charging stations. An optional 50kW DC charger for fast charging on motorways.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 30, 2022

Even so, many newer EV owners still struggle to consistently find charging stations away from home, especially on long road trips. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you plan charging stops and ensure that your EV stays powered for the duration of your trip. Know the Types of Charging Stations. Use an EV Travel App.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

These swap stations remain to be seen as a novelty in Europe for the time being but will serve as a complementary public charging solution alongside plug-in infrastructure. An electric car with a swappable battery has extra flexibility: it can be recharged at a charging station or the battery swapped out at a battery swapping station.

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Green Fleet Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

A new portable standalone fueling system can fuel fleet vehicles with propane autogas or recharge with DC level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Since the first appearance of the electric vehicle (EV) in the mid-19th century, humanity has not given up on the exploration of EV charging technology. Today I will take you through the process of charging technology development. Early electric cars were not widely used, so commercial charging stations were not developed.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low engine speeds and lowers fuel consumption by up to 15% (from 126g of CO 2 /km on 3008 and from 128g of CO 2 /km on 5008). During deceleration, the gasoline engine cuts out and the electric engine becomes a generator to recharge the 48V battery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2020

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. This firmly and irreversibly tips the convenience scales to the recharging experience over the refuelling experience.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. Greater battery capacity, higher charging performance, greater efficiency. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level. The charging software from the BMW i4 and BMW iX models has been further refined for the new BMW i7. This produces a more rounded charging curve overall, resulting in shorter charging times.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 30, 2023

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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EV Obssesion

AUGUST 31, 2021

Tritium technology provides Alaskan residents with access to DC fast charging TORRANCE, Calif., The post Tritium & ReCharge Alaska Engineer Electric Vehicle Charging Solution Capable of Surviving Sub-Arctic Temperatures appeared first on EV Obsession. As part […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2019

Electrify America and Walmart announced that more than 120 plus ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational and open to the public at Walmart stores across the US. Electrify America chargers at Walmart stores feature 150 kilowatt (kW) and 350kW DC Fast Chargers.

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EV Box

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re familiar with electric vehicles (EVs), you’ve probably heard the terms Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 charging thrown around in relation to charging speeds. Also known as DC fast charging, Level 3 charging is the fastest way to charge an EV, recharging most vehicles in just minutes as opposed to hours.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

At the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Bus & Paratransit Conference, electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced high-power charging options to make a 100% electric bus fleet more easily achievable. Proterra is introducing a new suite of high power DC chargers that comply with these standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

Fast-forward about 10 years and a new type of hybrid came on the scene—the plug-in hybrid, and it does require plugging in to charge the onboard battery to maximize efficiency (without plugging in it functions like a normal hybrid). In addition, when in the generator mode, the internal combustion (usually gas) engine charges the battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2020

Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Volvo Cars has acquired a stake in mobile EV rapid charging company FreeWire Technologies ( earlier post ) via the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Engineers from BMW AG and General Motors recently passed a milestone in the adoption of the new SAE standard for DC Fast Charging. This industry-coordinated early confirmation of DC Fast Charge hardware and software will accelerate efforts to roll out SAE Combo DC Fast Charge infrastructure in the coming months.

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