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Marelli presents 800V SiC inverter platform

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2022

Marelli presented the platform for the first time at the International VDI Congress “Dritev” (Drivetrain Transmission Electrification in Vehicles), held in Baden Baden, Germany, on 6-7 July. Marelli has developed a new platform of 800V Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters. It also ensures faster charging times and better acceleration.

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ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

ZF is presenting new electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. High-voltage converters (DC-DC converters) play a central role in fuel cell-powered electric drives. Integrated differential gear. They compensate for the low output voltage and the strong voltage drop at high load of the fuel cells.

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Commercial Vehicles Wind Cars

Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. With the Mission R, Porsche is presenting its vision of what customer motorsports will look like in the future.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electric

Considerations for convenience store DC fast charging solutions?

Setec Powerr

JUNE 30, 2023

This rapidly changing landscape presents a unique opportunity for convenience stores to serve a new kind of fuel – electricity. This article delves into the key considerations for convenience stores looking to implement DC fast charging solutions. The post Considerations for convenience store DC fast charging solutions?

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Store DC Charging Clean

DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2023

2017 – Steven Boyd, DOE, Vehicle Technologies Office, 2017 Annual Merit Review, Batteries and Electrification R&D Overview , 18 June 2018, PowerPoint presentation, p. 2016 – David Howell, DOE, Vehicle Technologies Office, 2017 Annual Merit Review, Electrochemical Energy Storage R&D Overview , 20 June 2017, PowerPoint presentation, p.

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2008 Batteries Battery Lithium Ion

The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

Setec Powerr

JULY 19, 2022

The charging pile is a charging facility for “refueling” electric vehicles, and the scientific name is also called “off-board charger” At present, charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. This article will introduce the difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles.

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DC Charging Supplies Connect

Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In Germany, the FastCharge research consortium ( earlier post ) has presented a prototype for a charging station with an output of up to 450 kW in Jettingen-Scheppach, located near the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg. Increasing the available charging capacity to up to 450 kW allows charging times to be significantly reduced.

Porsche

Porsche Charging Phoenix Vehicles

The new Audi Q8 e-tron is presented with improved range and design

EV Specifications

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Audi has presented the new Audi Q8 e-tron lineup with improved range, efficiency and design.

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Audi Design Range DC

GM Protection presentations electrical army thought car in accordance with Hummer EV

Baua Electric

JULY 6, 2023

The GM subsidiary presented the car,, in accordance with the GMC Hummer EV pickup, in June on the Trendy Month Marine expo in Washington, D.C. Externally, the idea that can upload about 100 miles of area in kind of 12 mins on a DC speedy charger, GM estimates.

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Hummer GM GMC Cars

SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2023

An inverter takes the direct current (DC) voltage input from the batteries and converts it to the AC power required to operate the vehicle’s motor. The numerous rotating surfaces within EVs are exposed to voltage spikes during the DC-to-AC conversion process.

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DC Long Beach Conversion Engine

UK Consortium Develops New DC-DC Converter Technology

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

A UK consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter that can deliver a 600V output from a 380V source and maintain its output even when the source voltage drops to as little as 200V. Pickert (2009) DC-DC converter for hybrid and all electric vehicles (EVS-24). Resources.

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DC Convert 2009 Energy Storage

Continental presents new “48 Volt Eco Drive” system; orders received and production begins in 2016

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Continental presented its new “48 Volt Eco Drive” system at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new system supplements the traditional 12V electrical network with a 48V electrical system and components, bridging the gap between low-end hybridization based on present-day 12V start/stop systems and more sophisticated high-voltage hybrid solutions.

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Volt 2016 Lithium Ion Production

AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

EV Connect

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. AC vs. DC Power Near the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were developing the types of electric power we use today. Tesla established AC electricity to combat some of the obstacles DC presented.

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DC Electric Vehicles Power Powered

Electrify Expo Is This Weekend In Washington, DC — Exhibitors Include Tesla, Volvo, VW, Kia, BMW, & More

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 19, 2023

Electric vehicle expos present the perfect opportunity for more people to see and experience the beautiful world of electric mobility. I have been to several of these events in various parts of the world, including the Smarter Mobility Africa in South Africa, and Fully Charged Live in the United Kingdom.

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South Africa United Kingdom Washington Africa

Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2011

is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency. Research Needs and Opportunities in Power Electronics (ARPA-E Power Technologies workshop presentation by Dr. David J. At APEC, startup Transphorm Inc. Our goal is to build [Transphorm] to be a legacy company. —Primit Parikh.

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DC Convert Volt MIT

Volvo Trucks presents second electric truck model in three weeks: Volvo FE Electric

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

Two different charging systems are available: CCS2 with maximum charge power of 150 kW DC, and a low power charging option with maximum charge power of 22 kW AC. Battery pack options range from 200-300 kWh, delivering a supported range of up to 200 km (124 miles). Volvo FE Electric drivetrain.

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Volvo Electric Electrical 2019

Siemens and BMW developing flexible rapid charging system for plug-ins that can use AC or DC

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Siemens and BMW are developing a flexible rapid charging system to make it possible to use the same socket to charge up electric cars on either direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC). The system utilizes plugs standardized for AC charging that have been modified to accommodate DC rapid charging. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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DC Plug-in BMW Plug

Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Bosch is also presenting at bauma the SMG180 and SMG220 electric motors as well as the INVCON 3.3 inverter with its integrated DC/DC converter. Available in four different sizes, they are equally well suited to compact and heavy-duty mobile machinery and can be used for both travel and work functions.

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Hydrogen Engine DC Alternative Fuels

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2020

The program determines the environmental balance of vehicles with different size classes and powertrains, and presents the results in comparative graphics. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Terrestrial toxicity [kg 1,4-DC.-eq.]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Ionizing radiation [kg U235-Eq].

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars

Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

The MSG is designed as a direct current (DC) grid. We settled on a DC design for our micro smart grid to avoid the losses that occur when transforming alternating current (AC) into DC. The MSG can be run in island mode in parallel to the grid operated by the local energy provider. — Dipl.-Ing —Hannes Rose.

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Grid DC Li-ion Fleet

California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The partners will present a proposed memorandum of understanding to the governors of the states and the mayor of the District of Columbia for consideration in the summer of 2020.

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District of Columbia Rhode Island California Emissions

FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Canada-based FLO announced the installation of the first wave of workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a multi-year agreement with General Motors (GM), whereby FLO provides AC Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers for GM to be installed on their premises in the United States.

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GM Arlington Yukon Escalade

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The series version is expected to be presented in the second half of 2023. It is even faster at rapid charging stations using direct current (DC), depending on the SoC (State of Charge) and the temperature of the high-voltage battery. The EQT is equipped with an 80 kW DC charger, the charging time will then be 38 minutes from 10-80%.

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Concept Mercedes DC Electric

Hyundai's Auto Expo Presentation: Our Thoughts

Plug In India

JANUARY 23, 2023

Hyundai are installing 180 kW DC chargers in multiple cities, So highway trips will not be a problem. The real world range should be more than 500 km which is incredible. The next important feature is the hyper quick charging - 10% to 80% in 18 mins at a 150 kW charger.

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Hyundai Auto India BYD

Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In addition, MAHLE is presenting its newest systems solutions for battery electric drives, fuel cells and cleaner combustion engines which can also be fueled with hydrogen. In order to stabilize the voltage provided by the fuel cell across all load ranges, the company has developed a high-voltage DC/DC converter. Earlier post.).

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Transportation Motor Motors Motoring

BYD's Auto Expo Presentation - Our Thoughts

Plug In India

JANUARY 20, 2023

I asked the BYD person about that and he proudly said (Accent) - ‘This is a world’s first 8-1 high efficiency electric powertrain’ - Where they have integrated the motor, motor controller, reducer, onboard charger, DC converter, high voltage distribution box, vehicle controller and the BMS. I can understand why BYD did this.

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BYD Auto E6 India

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

As it has been postponed, VWCV is now presenting it virtually. In addition, the on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. With the e-BULLI’s CCS charging socket the high-voltage battery can also be charged at DC fast-charging points with up to 50 kW of charging power.

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Commercial Vehicles Conversion Lithium Ion

innolectric and CBMM testing niobium materials in on-board charger

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2022

In addition, the innolectric research team is adapting the system architecture of the innolectric On-Board Charger to the special properties of the magnetic material in order to be able to present its advantages even more specifically. The OBC is currently in use in various applications with a wide range of requirement profiles.

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DC Brazil Insight Charging

J.D. Power survey finds public charging experience for EV owners has a lot of room for improvement

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study measures EV owners’ satisfaction with two types of public charge point operators: Level 2 charging stations and DC fast charger stations. However, satisfaction with DC fast charger availability is 720 while Level 2 charging station availability drops to 645. The 2021 U.S.

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Charging Power Powered DC

How your business can leverage the demand for EV fast charging

EV Box

AUGUST 11, 2023

EV customers want DC fast-charging solutions to be accessible, conveniently located, and easy to operate. DC fast-charging infrastructure helps overcome one of the most common roadblocks to EV adoption: Range anxiety and concerns about infrastructure capacity.

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Charging DC Recharge Corporation

Electrify America invests in 6 California organizations to drive ZEV awareness and education in low-income and disadvantaged communities

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Considerable evidence demonstrates that there is a significant gap between the perceived and actual affordability of ZEVs in California, presenting a meaningful opportunity for effective, targeted educational efforts.

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America California DC Clean

Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Some 2,000 charging points in total are expected to be in operation by the end of 2021—more than 50% more than at present. In the future, every Volkswagen dealer in Germany will provide at least one AC charger with 11 kW power and one DC charger with 22 kW power. 3 at a charging station.

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Charging Power Powered Germany

Magenta ChargeGrid launched its first DC charger with a capacity to fast charge to 90% in 35 minutes

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 15, 2022

The firm is also collaborating with multiple corporations in India with present association with bodies like Indore Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation.

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DC Charging India E6

FCA US Toledo Machining Plant to build power electronics module for first plug-in hybrid Jeep

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2018

As part of the Capital Markets Day presentation in June, FCA committed to expanding its electrified propulsion systems in global architectures spanning the full range of vehicle segments. The Jeep Wrangler PHEV, which is expected to launch in 2020, will be one of more than 30 vehicle nameplates with electrified solutions by 2022.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Power

Electrify America, Hubject collaborate to bring Plug&Charge to more than 2,000 high-power public chargers by year end

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2019

By bringing ISO 15118 to all of Electrify America’s DC fast and home AC chargers, this technology is also the first step to enable EV smart charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) communications. Electrify America will be the first DC fast charging network in the United States to provide this technology at its charging stations.

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America Plug Charging DC

New smelting reduction process to recover Co, Ni, Mn, and Li simultaneously from Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

This is substantially different from an industrial smelting reduction process, in which a slag phase is present to prevent the oxidation of molten alloy and for refining purposes. The results from a pilot-scale demonstration in an electric arc furnace are presented in a consecutive paper (Part II). —Hu et al. 2020.228936.

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Ni-Li Li-ion Batteries Battery

Video: Unico introduces new EV cell formation and test channels – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

The BAT300 Series, based on the Unico IDAC power platform, is a compact, all-in-one solution (480 VAC to DC) designed to minimize energy consumption while maximizing testing efficiency.

Charging

Charging DC Power Powered

Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

At the upcoming WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, a team from Honda R&D will present a paper on their study of a dynamic charging system that uses high power to charge a traveling EV, with the goal of realizing an unlimited vehicle range. The paper presents the results of running tests, and discusses future prospects.

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MPH Honda Charging Power

Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023. An 11 kW charger is fitted as standard for three-phase AC charging; a 60 kW DC charger for fast charging with direct current is available as an option. A combined system output of 375 kW/510 hp and maximum torque of 750 N·m provides superior driving performance.

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug China

Biden Administration requests feedback on EV Charging Standards

Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2024

At present, the FHWA allows alternative connectors for federally funded DC fast chargers as long as they also have a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector. “As The main purpose of the RFI is to understand the type of connectors that will be used at federally funded EV chargers.

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Standards Charging F-150 DC

Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2020

Electrify America fully subsidized the costs of the shuttles, the DC fast-charging infrastructure to support them, and the retrofit costs. The GreenPower EV Star shuttles were assembled in Porterville, California and retrofitted with a unique side door configuration added to facilitate shuttle access for those with special needs.

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Sacramento Neighborhood Los Angeles Green

Honda to unveil wireless V2G system at CES; leveraging WiTricity DRIVE 11 system

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In addition, DRIVE 11 offers direct-to-battery charging to eliminate system losses associated with DC-DC converters and onboard chargers and can be configured to handle a wide range of battery voltage including the latest 800V packs used for high next generation high performance EVs. Tachikawa, K., and Atasoy, O.

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Honda Grid 2018 DC

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid

Electrify America and Stable collaborate to deploy robotic fast-charging facility for self-driving electric vehicle fleets

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

The two companies will deploy a pilot solution in San Francisco, CA, aimed at charging autonomous EVs without human intervention using a robotic solution attached to a 150kW DC fast charger. This charging location will be Stable’s first commercial autonomous charging site and is anticipated to be open in early 2020.

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San Francisco America Fleet Electric Vehicles

Marelli presents 800V SiC inverter platform

ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Considerations for convenience store DC fast charging solutions?

DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

The new Audi Q8 e-tron is presented with improved range and design

GM Protection presentations electrical army thought car in accordance with Hummer EV

SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

UK Consortium Develops New DC-DC Converter Technology

Continental presents new “48 Volt Eco Drive” system; orders received and production begins in 2016

AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

Electrify Expo Is This Weekend In Washington, DC — Exhibitors Include Tesla, Volvo, VW, Kia, BMW, & More

Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

Volvo Trucks presents second electric truck model in three weeks: Volvo FE Electric

Siemens and BMW developing flexible rapid charging system for plug-ins that can use AC or DC

Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement

FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

Hyundai's Auto Expo Presentation: Our Thoughts

Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

BYD's Auto Expo Presentation - Our Thoughts

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

innolectric and CBMM testing niobium materials in on-board charger

J.D. Power survey finds public charging experience for EV owners has a lot of room for improvement

How your business can leverage the demand for EV fast charging

Electrify America invests in 6 California organizations to drive ZEV awareness and education in low-income and disadvantaged communities

Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

Magenta ChargeGrid launched its first DC charger with a capacity to fast charge to 90% in 35 minutes

FCA US Toledo Machining Plant to build power electronics module for first plug-in hybrid Jeep

Electrify America, Hubject collaborate to bring Plug&Charge to more than 2,000 high-power public chargers by year end

New smelting reduction process to recover Co, Ni, Mn, and Li simultaneously from Li-ion batteries

Video: Unico introduces new EV cell formation and test channels – Charged EVs

Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

Biden Administration requests feedback on EV Charging Standards

Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

Honda to unveil wireless V2G system at CES; leveraging WiTricity DRIVE 11 system

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Electrify America and Stable collaborate to deploy robotic fast-charging facility for self-driving electric vehicle fleets

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