Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

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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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on Federal standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The feedback is necessary now that most automakers announced the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) or J3400.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

China, the world's largest new-car market and the largest market for EVs, will continue with its own national DC fast-charging standard.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2023

ABB E-mobility is the first manufacturer to earn both National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) and California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certifications for DC fast chargers. ABB E-Mobility’s DC fast chargers can meet the metering requirements defined by these programs. The guide is available as part of ABB E-mobility’s NEVI Toolkit.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

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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Setec Powerr

APRIL 14, 2023

As a DC fast charging station operator, we are excited about how these stations are revolutionizing the EV charging landscape. One of the biggest benefits of DC fast charging stations is their speed. This means that our customers can spend less time charging their cars and more time enjoying their trip.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

has announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the electric vehicle maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Tesla’s Superchargers, after all, are among the most expansive and reliable DC fast-charging networks in the United States. Honda Motor Co.

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Electrek

JANUARY 23, 2023

Just a few days after sharing specifications of its Launch Edition solar EV, Aptera Motors has backtracked on a previous comment stating that its upcoming vehicles will not come with DC fast charging capabilities.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

ABB E-mobility has opened its largest DC fast charger production site to date: the E-mobility Center of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of all transport sectors.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 29, 2023

With EV charging standardization still up in the air, Tesla CEO Elon Musk goes to Washington.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Photo: By Wikideas1 – Own work, CC0, [link] DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

TeraWatt Infrastructure is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Direct current fast charging stations are used to charge electric vehicles (EVs), and lately, they’ve been spawning all around the US following the hype surrounding electric vehicles. There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Quasar 2 is a next-generation 11.5

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2021

In the war over EV DC fast-charging standards, CHAdeMO has lost a major battle. France will no longer require charging stations to support CHAdeMO alongside the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), according to Electrive (via Charged EVs).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Lotus Technology and NIO detailed plans to co-develop EV charging and battery swap technologies alongside wishes to create a unified battery standard system. In addition to all-electric supercars, Lotus Technology has introduced its own line of DC fast chargers that are liquid-cooled and can deliver rates up to 450 kW – no easy task.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. Terra 53 Z can be widely used at public charging stations, EV fleet parking lots and highway service stations to charge electric passenger vehicles as well as minibuses and EVs used for logistics. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

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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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Kikusui’s new solution to your need of high-capacity and wide-range DC power supply! Just as they stole the show last year with highly acclaimed bi-directional DC power supply, PXB series, they are here to introduce yet another brand-new DC source. Sponsored by Kikusui. Kikusui never stops!

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This depends on the number of DC and AC chargers you plan to install and their capacity. DC chargers provide a higher amount of power to electric vehicles, hence requiring more from the grid. The competition for grid supply isn’t just from other DC fast-charging companies. Is There Local Grid Supply Competition?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning owners receive 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America ultra-fast charging stations to kick-start their electric vehicle experience with Ford. This included charging benefit is available solely to F-150 Lightning retail customers. min, 1-350 kW: $0.32/min.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Smart charging specialist IoTecha has developed a verticalized platform including hardware, embedded software and cloud services, that’s designed to power turnkey EV charging solutions. IoTecha recently collaborated with Hager Energy to develop a DC home power station, the S10 Compact series, for the first Volkswagen ID.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

Bosch released two new electric vehicle (EV) chargers: the EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station and EV3000 DC Fast Charger. Both chargers were created to provide a more affordable charging option without compromising safety and charging capabilities. No app is required to charge. EV3000 DC Fast Charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2020

SAE International published its latest standard, SAE J3105 : Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. According to a report published in 2019 by P&S Intelligence, the US electric bus market size is projected to reach $1,948.5 million by 2024.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) has issued a response to Tesla’s proposal to have its charging connector design adopted as the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicles. “CharIN applauds Tesla for including DIN 70121 and ISO 15118-02 communication standards for the NACS proposal.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2012

ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect Duo , the first 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station tested and proven to successfully support the Daimler smart electric drive and Renault Zoe using AC charging, as well as with CHAdeMO cars such as the publicly announced Nissan EV200, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Tesla is opening its EV charging connector design to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. The Tesla charging connector has been proven over a decade of use and 20 billion EV charging miles. It has no moving parts, is half the size, and twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot megawatt charging system (MCS) from ABB E-mobility, representing the next milestone in the development of an efficient, high power charging solution for heavy-duty vehicles. The technology will enable half the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

ABB E-mobility, a veteran in the DC fast charging market with over 13 years of experience, has announced that it will be adding Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) to its electric vehicle chargers. The announcement of the update was posted by ABB North America on its official Twitter account.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2012

ABB has entered the US market for electric vehicle charging solutions with the launch of its Terra 51 direct current (DC) charger. The Terra 51 is CHAdeMO-certified and services all DC fast-charge capable cars that are currently on the market. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 15, 2022

One of the key considerations for EV owners is how to charge their vehicle’s battery. There are two main types of charging methods: AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). Here is a comparison of AC and DC charging and some key points to consider when choosing a charging method for your EV.

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Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

Easy access to charging infrastructure is a key enabler of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) and the European Automobile Manufacturing Association (ACEA) proposed the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard in 2011. The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

ABB launched the Terra 53 , the first 50 kW CCS (Combined Charging System) DC fast charging station compliant with BMW i3, Volkswagen e-up! The Terra 53 C is the first product configuration from a family of DC charging stations supporting the CCS standard. Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2024

of its 2030 goal for DC fast chargers. The domination of Tesla’s Supercharger Network is no surprise, considering that the electric vehicle maker has been setting up the rapid charging system to support its own growing fleet of EVs in the United States. Including the Tesla Supercharger Network, this number increases to 9.1%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

Prices start at around €49,000 for the EQT with 90 kW electric motor and standard length. At work, at home or at public charging stations, the EQT can be charged with alternating current (AC) at 22 kW, using the onboard charger. For AC and DC charging, the EQT has a CCS charging socket and a CCS charging cable as standard.

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