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ABB E-mobility opens its largest DC fast charger production facility in Italy

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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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AC & DC Charging of electric vehicles

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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. One of the key considerations for EV owners is how to charge their vehicle’s battery.

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Colorado Teardrops developing EV-specific teardrop trailer: The Boulder

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As a comparison, the company’s conventional Mt. The Golden 17-foot EV Trailer would have a 125 kWh pack and sleep up to 4 adults, and provide DC fast charging between the trailer and two vehicle. The Boulder has a 75 kWh battery pack built into the trailer frame to recharge the EV’s batteries.

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DENZA EV tracking towards market introduction in China this year; ABB to supply DC fast chargers

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BDNT), the Chinese joint venture between Daimler and BYD, has selected ABB to supply DC fast chargers for BDNT’s battery-electric DENZA over the next six years. Public DC fast charging is expected to be rolled out in China in the near future. Comparison of DC charging couplers. Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co.,

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Electrify America registered 1.45M customer EV charging sessions in 2021 compared to 268,000 in 2020; 41.4 GWh delivered

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By comparison, the company recorded 268,000 customer EV charging session in 2020. The largest, open ultra-fast DC charging network features up to 150 kilowatts (kW) and 350 kW chargers, some of the fastest speeds available today. Electrify America provided 1.45 The company dispensed 41.4

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Eaton developing suite of 48V technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet new global emission regulations

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Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle. Eaton also produces 48-volt DC/DC converters that step power down from 48-volt vehicle architectures to power 12- and 24-volt systems.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. The low-voltage on-board electrical network with two regular 12-volt batteries is charged from the high-voltage batteries using a DC/DC converter. Due to the low noise level, night-time deliveries are also possible.

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