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Masdar City installs rapid charger

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Masdar City, a low-carbon low-waste emerging development that aims to be one of the world’s most sustainable cities, has installed a rapid charging station in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI). Previously, the EVs had to be charged for six hours continuously using standard electrical outlets.

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ABB launches 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station

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ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect Duo , the first 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station tested and proven to successfully support the Daimler smart electric drive and Renault Zoe using AC charging, as well as with CHAdeMO cars such as the publicly announced Nissan EV200, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner.

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ABB, KredEx and Estonia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs deploy first of 200 web-managed DC fast chargers in Estonia

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Power and automation technology group ABB, KredEx and the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Estonia, announced the first public installation of an ABB Terra 51 DC fast charging station for electric vehicles in Estonia. A list outlining the locations of all DC fast charging points can be found at [link]. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Motors North America adds AeroVironment to authorized list of charger suppliers

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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. as an additional authorized and approved nationwide supplier of EV home charging systems, on-site installation services and support for the 2012 i-MiEV. < —Yoichi Yokozawa, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. /p>. Mitsubishi Motors is waiving the $99.99

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New Mitsubishi Electric railcar traction inverter with all-SiC power modules achieves 40% power savings

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its main circuits featuring a traction inverter made with all-silicon carbide (SiC), which were installed in a 1000 series urban train operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Co., The traction inverter, which is rated for 1,500V DC catenaries, was tested over a four-month period.

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AeroVironment EV dealer program bundles home charger, installation, and warranty with car purchase

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Chargers bought through the dealer program are installed by a licensed electrician certified in EV charging installation. The company also offers both Level 2 and DC “fast” charging stations for use in dealer service bays and customer parking areas. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.

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VW, BMW and ChargePoint partner to create SAE Combo DC fast charging corridors on the East and West Coasts

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In the initial phase, the aim is to install nearly 100 DC Fast charging ports across both coasts, with plans to expand the program to increase access to fast charging across the country. The installations will occur both within and between relevant metro areas, strategically spaced at a maximum of 50 miles (80 km) apart.

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