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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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And for a population that associates convenience stores with fueling stations, truck stops and roadside convenience stores have a golden opportunity to attract EV drivers, especially in more rural areas where electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is scarce.

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Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

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The eMV is also equipped with three levels of regenerative braking (30%, 60% and 100%), allowing the vehicle to collect kinetic energy from braking and store it in the battery for use. The International eMV also offers both AC and DC charging capabilities as standard equipment to allow customers to choose the best option for their fleets.

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Start of sales for new Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer

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The energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery in the underbody of the vehicle. This also enables direct current (DC) charging. Thanks to a maximum charging capacity of 110 kW at a DC fast charging station, the eVito Tourer can be charged from 10 to 80 % in approximately 45 minutes.

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ECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select US Best Buy Stores

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will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; ECOtality, Inc. Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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A BESS is a type of technology that utilizes batteries to store and supply reliable electricity when needed at desired levels and quality. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger.

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Volkswagen ID.7 makes its world premiere

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7 Pro will have a 77 kWh battery (gross: 82 kWh), with DC fast-charging capability of up to 170 kW. 7 Pro S (to be introduced at a later date for Europe) will be equipped with the latest Volkswagen battery with an energy content of 86 kWh (gross: 91 kWh) and up to 200 kW DC fast-charging capability. With this, the ID.7

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Electrify America installing 150/350 kW fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations

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This initiative will more than double the number of electric vehicle charging stations at Walmart stores across the US. The Electrify America charging systems located at Walmart stores will offer the first certified cooled-cable 150 to 350 kilowatt (kW) DC Fast Chargers. Earlier post.).

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