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Why Event Centers are Perfect for EV ChargersThe Many Benefits to Installing EV Chargers in an Event Center

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Few locations are better fit for charging stations than event centers. Stadiums, music venues, cinemas, and just about every other kind of venue possess a unique combination of extant qualities and opportunities that makes installing event charging stations a brilliant business move. while DC Fast Chargers can run well over $18,000.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 This keeps the technology operating in the event of a blackout or power outage, allowing EV customers to charge their vehicles and get home. Installation of the Envision Solar chargers will begin in the first half of 2020.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. If an EV is charged with electricity that is generated from renewable sources (such as solar, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric), then there are no fossil fuel emissions associated with that charging or driving process.

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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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The stations can be set up flexibly and independent of the power supply wherever needed: for example, in public parking lots in the city, on company premises, or as a temporary charging point at large-scale events. Each charging station enables DC quick charging with up to 100 kW. family, to be charged in stand-alone operation.

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SABIC’S new dielectric film performs at 150 °C, improving the efficiency of inverter modules for EVs

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Multiple industries, from wind and solar to aerospace and automotive, are looking to adopt high-efficiency, low-loss silicon-carbide semiconductors for inverter modules. Furthermore, it is self-healing in the event of a breakdown caused by excessive voltage. —Scott Fisher, business director, ULTEM products and Additives, SABIC.

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ARPA-E releases $10M for 6 projects developing electrical systems for fully-electric aviation applications

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The proposed cable technology can also be used in other applications requiring high cable power density with a relatively small footprint including electric ships, submarines, and offshore wind turbine platforms. High Power Density Cost-Effective MV DC Aircraft Cable- $1,171,829. Illinois Institute of Technology. Virginia Tech.