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HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging

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HEVO’s technology is up to 95% efficient (grid-to-battery) and is compliant with SAE and UL wireless charging standards. HEVO’s power pad (surface or flush mounted in the ground) is grid-connected via the HEVO power station and transmits power wirelessly to the in-vehicle pad.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

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Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it. A Nissan Leaf owned by Barossa winemaker Joseph Evans has become the first car to be connected to the electricity grid in South Australia. Nissan Leaf being used for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging.

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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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The system was built using batteries reclaimed from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) and is connected to the consumer electrical power grid. JERA and Toyota began discussions in 2018 to establish battery reuse technologies, which eventually led to this large-capacity, grid-connected Sweep Energy Storage System.

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Coritech Services orders Ideal Power’s bi-directional battery converters for DoD vehicle-to-grid program

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Coritech intends to install the battery converters in its bi-directional electric vehicle charging system for use in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications for the Department of Defense (DoD). Ideal Power Inc., Among the many benefits of PPSA as compared with conventional systems are reduced size, lower cost and improved efficiency.

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The Main Types of Electric Car Plugs for Charging Station Connection

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DC Fast-Charging Plugs DC fast-charging plugs (considered Level 3) have many advantages over Level 1 and Level 2 plugs, including their quick charging speeds. A DC fast charger can charge an electric car battery up to 80% from almost empty within 30 to 60 minutes (depending on the vehicle). In the U.S.,

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AeroVironment achieves UL certification for full line of EV charging systems

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AeroVironment’s UL-listed product offering includes smart grid-enabled home charging stations; commercial AC charging stations; high-power DC fast charging stations that can fully charge a vehicle in minutes; and a standard 120 Volt AC charging cord that can be used with every EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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Toyota Industries Corp. Develops Solar Charging Station for EVs and PHEVs

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The station is grid connected, and also captures power generated by the 1.9 Maximum output using grid power is 202VAC/3.2kW. TIC has been developing and manufacturing the DC-DC converter since the first generation Prius. Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids.

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