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California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement

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Trucks are increasingly a major contributor to air pollution nationwide, but especially in our cities where they are among the largest sources of toxic emissions in vulnerable neighborhoods. The signatory states are already working to expand the market for MHD ZEVs.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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The beating heart of EV charging lies in the software and management systems that enable this dynamic market. Energy Management – optimal EV charging through advanced algorithms, smart grid access, use of local renewables, and demand-side response. Unlike Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, they employ DC (direct current).

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

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In addition, CPOs also find themselves supporting an increasing variety of charger types made by different suppliers to address varying charging use cases, including Level 2 AC chargers for home, MDUs, workplaces, fleets, and destination charging, and Level 3 DC ultrafast chargers for public charging on the road.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. One major tradeoff is what level of DC fast charging is required to allow trucks to fulfill their duty cycles. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1.

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Mitsubishi bringing 2018 Outlander PHEV to US in December

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It is also the only PHEV with DC Fast Charging capability (CHAdeMO). DC Fast Charging. Outlander PHEV also comes standard with DC Fast Charging capability—the only Plug-in Hybrid in the market with it. Equipped with a 2.0-liter US fuel consumption and electric range figures are still to come. Battery Charge Mode.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

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High-voltage DC current is more dangerous and harder to interrupt than the comparatively sedate 48 volts used in smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market.

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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. Q&A with Revel COO Paul Suhey.