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

Green Car Congress

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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Will DC Fast Charging Degradate My Battery?

Setec Powerr

One common query is the impact of DC fast charging on battery lifespan. Understanding Battery Degradation Before diving into the specifics of DC fast charging, it’s essential to understand what battery degradation is. In simple terms, battery degradation refers to the loss of battery capacity over time.

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In 1st Quarter, 21.5% of US Public Electric Vehicle Charge Ports Were for DC Fast Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

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

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Electrify America, Hubject collaborate to bring Plug&Charge to more than 2,000 high-power public chargers by year end

Green Car Congress

Electrify America and Hubject, a recognized leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging interoperability and “Plug&Charge” technology capabilities, announced a strategic agreement that will allow people to pay for their electric vehicle charging simply by plugging in their vehicles.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Charge It Up

The Truth About Cars

The Ramcharger rides on Stellantis' STLA Frame body-on-frame platform for large electric vehicles and it offers vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-home charging. Ram says customers can gain 50 miles of range in 10 minutes via 400-volt DC fast charging at up to 145 kW. Yes, an internal combustion engine. Sound familiar?

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

Green Car Congress

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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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. What Does “Charging Station” Mean to You? Charging Station Twitter Poll. But nobody else cares. . So What’s The Big Deal?

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