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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

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Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region, and charged wirelessly at stations in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

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The charging pile is a charging facility for “refueling” electric vehicles, and the scientific name is also called “off-board charger” At present, charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. This article will introduce the difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The new eVito Tourer can be charged via the CCS-charging connection in the bumper on the front left side. It enables DC charging. Taxi companies benefit from features such as the diverse seat configurations. This means that it is also prepared for AC charging at home or public charging stations.

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Sprint CEO introduces new partners for Machine-to-Machine Connected Transportation initiative

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Sprint CEO Dan Hesse highlighted the company’s machine-to-machine (M2M) Connected Transportation initiative in a keynote address to the Detroit Economic Club, including the introduction of new partnerships. At Sprint, our vision goes beyond connecting millions of cars. —Dan Hesse.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). A DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12 volts. BUZZ CARGO is charged by cable connection. The flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery is controlled by the power electronics.

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SAE publishes J2954 Recommended Practice (RP) enabling wireless charging to 11 kW

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The GA contains a grid-connected Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter, followed by a DC-AC inverter, a filter and impedance matching network (IMN) connected to the GA coil. Thus, it enables customers and taxi fleets a way to charge without the need for human interaction. —SAE J2954. Click to enlarge.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Partial Consent Decree, CARB moved forward the company’s plans for DC fast-charging in more metro areas, adding charging for regional routes, and strengthening highway networks. This will include building new sites connecting regional destinations, such as supporting travel to the Sierra Mountain communities and destinations like Lake Havasu.