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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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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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The partners are planning the installation of as many as 60 DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350 mile route between the Colorado front range and the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle. Twin Falls, ID. Uintah, ID. Grand Junction, CO. Glenwood Springs, CO. Silverthorne, CO. Idaho Springs, CO.

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NIO and Lotus announce plans to co-develop unified battery standards, charging, and swaps

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Lotus Technology and NIO detailed plans to co-develop EV charging and battery swap technologies alongside wishes to create a unified battery standard system. In addition to all-electric supercars, Lotus Technology has introduced its own line of DC fast chargers that are liquid-cooled and can deliver rates up to 450 kW – no easy task.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure. It will carry up to 42 cars and 300 passengers and speeds of up to twelve knots and connect the mainland port city of Millhaven, Ontario with Stella on Amherst Island. Earlier post.). MWh Leclanché Battery System.

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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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The system will also enable Honda to evaluate the second life, or re-use, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid (H2G) connectivity and other concepts. This type of smart grid connectivity will enable the mass deployment of electric vehicles and renewable energy without sacrificing grid reliability, Honda suggests.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

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Mercedes-Benz updates EQB electric SUV for 2024

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In the course of the slightly changed offer logic, the central display is now part of the standard equipment. Smartphones can now connect wirelessly to the vehicle via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto Wireless. Furthermore, the available DC charging power, which depends on the pre-conditioning of the high-voltage battery, is displayed.

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