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

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). This includes recommending pre-standardization research and development (R&D) where needed.

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AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

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Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. AC vs. DC Power Near the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were developing the types of electric power we use today. Tesla established AC electricity to combat some of the obstacles DC presented.

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DSM expands CTI test lab to support high-voltage testing up to 1500 VAC and 1000 VDC for EV makers

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DSM Engineering Materials has expanded its Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) test laboratory with equipment to validate tracking resistance to voltages up to 1,500V AC and 1,000V DC. Tracking refers to the breakdown of the insulation material that exists between conductive surface elements.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

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At Wallbox, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve, ensuring our products not only meet but exceed regulatory standards. Wallbox AC & DC Charging Commitments: Our commitment to compliance extends across our product range. For further details, you can refer to the European Transport Commission’s article.

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Charging the Audi e-tron; 248.5 miles in the WLTP cycle

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At high-power charging stations using the European charging standard Combined Charging System (CCS), such as those in the Ionity network, the Audi e-tron prototype is ready to set off in less than 30 minutes. One card is all customers need to start the charging process, whether it’s AC or DC, 11 kW or 150 kW.

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

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This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. In an ensuing discussion around this “charging station” reference it wasn’t clear what the author meant. 39% assumed charging station refers to the site/location and 43.2%

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Volkswagen, a partner in SLAM fast charging project, shows “Golden Test Device” at Hannover Messe

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The Golden Test Device is a standardized testing device to check quickly and cost-effectively the compatibility of new electric vehicles and charging stations produced by different manufacturers. A further aim is to provide an internationally accepted testing reference for connecting electric vehicles to charging stations.

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