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ABB delivers OppCharge fast charger for electric hybrid buses to Bertrange, Luxembourg

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The fast charger, with associated electrical systems, is based on OppCharge , an open interface for DC electric bus charging using pole-mounted pantographs, as opposed to putting the pantograph on the vehicle’s roof. Bus operator Sales-Lentz will use the charger to recharge electric hybrid buses from Volvo.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Understanding EV Charging Stations Charging stations vary by connector type, use cases and locale, their power rating, and whether they are AC or DC. Level 3 – “Road Trip” DC Fast Chargers Level 3 charges, also termed “DC Fast Chargers” or “Road Trip Chargers” offer the speediest cycle.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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That meant looking for a decent public DC charging station in a nearby town. He was a Swede and had driven all the way from Sweden without any charging issues. Story and photos by John Rettie [ See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). I used my solar-panel-powered Level 2 (240V) home charger, but if you’re on the road and want to top off quickly, DC fast charging at 150 kilowatts takes about 40 minutes to get you to 80 percent.

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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

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Clean fuel adoption is being held back by three main barriers, the EC said: the high cost of vehicles; a low level of consumer acceptance; and the lack of recharging and refueling stations. —“Clean Power for Transport: A European alternative fuels strategy”. Natural Gas (Liquefied (LNG) and Compressed (CNG).

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