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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh for light-duty BEVs and $0.14/kWh

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Bosch releases two new EV chargers for faster and safer charging

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Bosch released two new electric vehicle (EV) chargers: the EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station and EV3000 DC Fast Charger. Instead, owners can pre-set times and length of charging in the vehicle and the EV300 informs battery status through blinking light. EV3000 DC Fast Charger. No app is required to charge.

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Mercedes-Benz updates EQB electric SUV for 2024

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In combination with the 10 color worlds of the ambient lighting, there are numerous individualization options. Furthermore, the available DC charging power, which depends on the pre-conditioning of the high-voltage battery, is displayed. Other useful information: during the charging process, the recharged range is indicated in miles.

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Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

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kW level 2 (AC) charging and standard DC public fast-charging capability of up to 190 kW, depending on the model, which enables approximately 78 miles of range to be added in 10 minutes, per GM estimates. Full LED exterior lighting, with choreographed walk-up/walk-away animation on RS and SS models. Large, intuitive 17.7-inch-diagonal

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The adaptive recuperation feature familiar from the BMW iX and BMW i4 models has been further honed for the BMW i7 and is now also able to take downhill sections and information from the traffic light recognition function into account.

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Audi of America, Virginia DOT and Qualcomm plan initial C-V2X deployment in Virginia

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Unique properties of basic C-V2X will be used to deliver work zone warnings on highways as well as signal timing information on approaches to signalized intersections on arterial roadways. These vehicles have the Audi Traffic Light Information (TLI) service that can provide drivers a countdown to the green light.

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Saft Supplying Li-ion Storage for ABB SVC Light Grid System

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Saft is providing the Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology for ABB’s new SVC (Static Var Compensator) Light with Energy Storage—its latest development within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) family. SVC Light is a system that provides fast-acting reactive power compensation in high-voltage electricity networks.

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