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Oomph’s new Powerstream mobile rapid DC charger – Charged EVs

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British EV charging technology company Oomph has introduced the new Powerstream mobile 30 kW DC charger. It operates as a DC in/DC out mobile energy storage device, and can be mounted in the back of a light commercial vehicles (LCV) or manually wheeled around. The company says it is “setting up a UK-based manufacturing route.”

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging. The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging. With its short wheelbase, this truck is more compact, allowing for excellent maneuverability on urban streets where space is limited. For the truck body, Curbtender Inc.

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Lightning Systems launches new energy division to provide charging solutions to fleets

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Lightning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission commercial electric vehicles, has launched Lightning Energy, a new division that offers charging technologies and services to commercial and government fleets. Lightning also recently introduced a mobile DC fast charger for electric vehicles.

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IHS Automotive forecasts number of DC fast-charging stations to reach almost 200,000 worldwide by 2020; 100x

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The length of time it takes to recharge an EV continues to be one of the major stumbling blocks inhibiting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. If EV auto manufacturers could overcome this obstacle, it could lead to a high rate of adoption from environmentally minded consumers as well as those seeking to cut gasoline expenses.

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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Compared to ZOE, the CMF-B EV platform is 30% cheaper to manufacture. The engine will benefit from a new internal architecture, combining three main components: the DC/DC converter that converts the battery’s 400V into 12V the battery charger the accessory box that manages power distribution

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Lightning Systems introduces ‘Lightning Mobile’ EV fast-charger for trucks, vans and buses

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Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Obama Administration launches $200M competition for three new manufacturing innovation institutes; WBG power electronics, lightweight metals and digital manufacturing

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The Obama Administration is launching competitions to create three new manufacturing innovation institutes with a Federal commitment of $200 million across five Federal agencies: Defense, Energy, Commerce, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. Earlier post.). reducing the size of a sub-station to a suit case).