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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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At the 15 locations, up to 60 Volvo-branded DC fast chargers supplied by ChargePoint will be placed at various Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from company headquarters in Seattle to Denver, Colorado. The ChargePoint app is integrated into Volvo Recharge models’ in-dash system. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).

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The Main Types of Electric Car Plugs for Charging Station Connection

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The battery is recharged by plugging the car into an EV charging station. 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. DC chargers use two different types of plugs, depending on the manufacturer of your vehicle.

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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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Up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge in Fraunhofer IAO’s parking garage. This year will see the installation of a photovoltaic unit and a small wind power system at the Fraunhofer Institute Center Stuttgart IZS, where up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge at AC charge spots in the Fraunhofer Campus parking garage.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Stationary fuel cell generators (FC generators) and rechargeable batteries will be introduced at stores, managed centrally by building energy management systems (BEMS), raising the proportion of renewable energy and electric power derived from hydrogen used. Input/output during charging is AC 200V, 5 kW/DC 50?450

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

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Toyota Industries’ solar charging station. Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The station is grid connected, and also captures power generated by the 1.9 kW solar panel in an 8.4 Toyota Industries recharger on a stand.

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

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The Quasar 2 bi-directional EV charger, providing backup power during outages Regulation Summary: AFIR ( Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation ) sets forth requirements for publicly accessible recharging points, both AC and DC, across the European Union. What can I do? This includes charging points deployed before 13 April, 2024.