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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds. Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.)

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Aptera takes customer feedback to heart, quickly makes DC fast charging standard on all solar EVs

Electrek

Just a few days after sharing specifications of its Launch Edition solar EV, Aptera Motors has backtracked on a previous comment stating that its upcoming vehicles will not come with DC fast charging capabilities.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev —Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.,

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers. Advanced Clean Trucks Rule from MY2025.

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Honda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for North America

Teslarati

Honda Motor Co. has announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the electric vehicle maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Tesla’s Superchargers, after all, are among the most expansive and reliable DC fast-charging networks in the United States. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Elon Musk’s DC Visit Stirs EV Charging Standardization Pot, Again

CleanTechnica EVs

With EV charging standardization still up in the air, Tesla CEO Elon Musk goes to Washington.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing EQT electric small van

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Prices start at around €49,000 for the EQT with 90 kW electric motor and standard length. At market launch, an electric motor with a peak output of 90 kW (122 hp) and a maximum torque of 245 N·m is available. The EQT is equipped with an 80 kW DC charger, in which case the charging time is 38 minutes from 10–80% SoC.

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