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

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

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Up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge in Fraunhofer IAO’s parking garage. This year will see the installation of a photovoltaic unit and a small wind power system at the Fraunhofer Institute Center Stuttgart IZS, where up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge at AC charge spots in the Fraunhofer Campus parking garage.

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How your business can leverage the demand for EV fast charging

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

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Owners’ ability to recharge their vehicle’s battery is a key factor in the broader adoption of EVs, particularly among those who can’t install a private home charger or don’t have access to residential charging, such as city dwellers who reside in multiple-occupancy buildings. Volta (674) ranks second and ChargePoint (660) ranks third.

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Two Volvo Trucks carriers, Producers Dairy order VNR electric trucks

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This initiative with Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics presents an exciting opportunity to continue partnering with fleets that were already servicing our local NRV logistics routes, and to utilize Volvo VNR Electrics to reduce the carbon footprint of our own supply chain.

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

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kWh Lithium-ion battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger. Displays on the dual touchscreens inside the car present the current level of battery charge, while a drivetrain graphic charts the current power flow and the regeneration and recharging status.

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Everything you should know about electric truck charging

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When it comes to charging these electric giants, a DC fast charger is usually the go-to solution. Overnight charging is common, using low DC powers of 50-100 kW, taking advantage of the 6-8 hours typically available to fully charge the vehicles. MW of power during the mandatory driver breaks, recharging vehicles efficiently​​.