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Public Sector Oil Companies to set up 900 charging stations in TN.

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In a bid to go Green, the Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) of Tamil Nadu are going to set up 900 charging stations all over the state with the support of Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation. The Public Sector Oil Companies.

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Shell to close 1,000 gas stations to focus on EV charging deployment

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Gas and oil giant Shell is looking to close as many as 1,000 retail gas stations in the coming years, as it pivots toward deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The report also notes the company’s plans to support key oils used in offshore winds and the development of EV batteries. percent of those in the U.S.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. An optimized cooling strategy while DC charging is in progress further improves the durability of the high-voltage battery. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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Chevrolet Spark EV EPA-rated at 119 MPGe and 82-mile range

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Spark EV will be the first vehicle on the market to offer as an available option the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC Fast Charging. The capability, available shortly after launch, will enable the Spark EV to recharge up to 80% of its capacity in approximately 20 minutes. A 120V charge cord set comes standard.

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Ground breaks on Washington West Coast Electric Highway

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Mayor Dan Pike; and local businesses including Starbucks and REI, celebrated the ground breaking of the state’s first DC fast charger and its segment of the West Coast Electric Highway. The state’s first public DC fast-charging station is located in the Bellingham’s Sehome Village Shopping Center. Earlier post.)

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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If the 0-to-80% recharge time is 40 minutes, you can hit the road in less than half an hour, which is not too bad. There may be huge distances between DC fast chargers, and you need every range you can get. If your EV has 300 miles of range when fully juiced up, it can go about 240 miles with an 80% state of charge.

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BP invests $5M in mobile electric vehicle charging company FreeWire; intro at some retail sites this year

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kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW. The L2 models recharge from a wall outlet; each unit is equipped with dual J1772 plugs and can charge 2 vehicles at once. The L3 fast chargers also recharge from a wall outlet; each model is compatible with CHAdeMO or Tesla standards. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5