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Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

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Well, when an EV is charged, AC (alternating current) electricity from the grid is converted to DC (direct current) electricity, the kind that can be used by a car. This conversion is carried out by either the car’s own converter or a converter located in the charger. V2G: Vehicle to Grid. V2H: Vehicle to Home.

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How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

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This type of charging would likely be found at retailers, truck stops, and roadside convenience stores , where EV drivers will exit the highway for a meal or rest stop before continuing their journey. Conversely, destination charging is needed at a traveler’s final destination, such as a hotel, resort, or conference center.

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BoostEV is an on-demand mobile EV charging network, like UberEats for hungry EVs

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There will surely be a need for some form of portable charging on demand, and this is the niche that SparkCharge is looking to fill with its new app platform, BoostEV. The company’s modular, portable system—called the Roadie—is designed to make DC fast charging mobile. So we’re DC fast charging at 20 kilowatts.

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

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Revel aims to promote EV adoption in cities by solving two interrelated problems: The company’s rideshare fleet generates demand to justify the cost of installing DC fast chargers, and its charging Superhub ensures that the fleet stays charged, while also offering charging to the public. New York-based Revel is riding two timely trends.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charger capability. New York City to Toledo? Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 110-volt household outlet.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability. Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. New York City to Toledo? The charge cord is neatly stored in a compartment in the rear cargo area.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

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Charged attended the New York City E-Prix in July, and spoke with several execs from EV infrastructure powerhouse ABB. Now, the general consensus seems to be that having the [AC-to-DC] conversion happen off-board lightens the bus, and makes room for a bigger battery. We released a 24-kilowatt DC charger last year.

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