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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. With this high power DC fast charger compliant with the GB standard (rated power is up to 50kW), a 20-minute charging session could give a normal electric vehicle enough power to drive another 100 km. Earlier post.)

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. ABB was the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmonized product in Europe last spring.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The top overall European countries in the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index: (1) Norway (2) Netherlands (3) Luxembourg (4) Germany (5) Switzerland (6) Denmark (7) Czech Republic (8) Bulgaria (9) Sweden (10) Belgium. The Netherlands is one of the most mature EV markets in Europe, having more than a decade of strong government support.

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Terberg introduces new generation of electric terminal tractor; hydrogen fuel-cell version possible

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The Netherlands-based Terberg is introducing a new generation of electric vehicles with new EV technology, including the YT203-EV terminal tractor (which replaces the older YT202-EV) and the BC202-EV body carrier. The vehicles use DC chargers and can therefore be charged at standard charging stations. automotive standard.

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ABB, Fastned support Autocharge automatic authorization for charging sessions

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The standards-based Autocharge feature enables automatic authorization for EV charging sessions, offering drivers an easy ‘plug in and walk away’ user experience. When vehicles equipped with other charging standards offer this functionality, ABB will include them into the functionality.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. The system is based on internationally certified standards. Developing e-bust fast-charging standards.

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IHS forecasts global EV charger market to grow to more than 12.7M units in 2020

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According to the report, approximately 10% of EV charging stations by 2020 will be within the public or semi-public domain, whereas the global DC fast charging stations are expected to be relatively low and located on the outskirts of cities and highway infrastructure, rather than located in dense urban areas. Fast charging.

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