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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Electrify America announced its next $200-million investment in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure as well as education and awareness in California which is outlined in its Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019.

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SAE publishes J2954 Recommended Practice (RP) enabling wireless charging to 11 kW

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kW), 11 kW wireless charging is a big step towards commercialization for electric vehicles. The GA contains a grid-connected Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter, followed by a DC-AC inverter, a filter and impedance matching network (IMN) connected to the GA coil. Earlier post.). Thereafter, the standard will be released.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Electrify America’s plan to invest its second $200 million in California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and education programs. In finding that Electrify America’s Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan meets or exceeds all requirements of the 2.0L

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Scalability Is a Leading Challenge Facing the EV Charging Ecosystem Today

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Every type of charging location – homes, multiple dwelling units, workplaces, commercial and industrial sites, gas stations, retail sites, municipalities, and public charging – has its own requirements. Wrapping Things Up: Addressing Grid Challenges with Energy Management. Multiple Platform Implementation Options.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g. PHEVLERs help support the electric grid.

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World Bank/PRTM study finds global value chain shift resulting from vehicle electrification could favor China from technology and supply chain perspectives

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The team’s analysis of electric vehicle policy, technology and commercial models found the following challenges for China moving forward with vehicle electrification: Policy. The full set of such standards should not only govern the physical interface, but also take into consideration safety and power grid standards.

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has received Volkswagen’s (VW) first 30-month Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan. Within selected metros, Electrify America plans to build 350+ stations across five major use cases (multi‐family homes, workplace, commercial/retail, community, and municipal lots/garages). Green City.