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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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At the 15 locations, up to 60 Volvo-branded DC fast chargers supplied by ChargePoint will be placed at various Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from company headquarters in Seattle to Denver, Colorado. The ChargePoint app is integrated into Volvo Recharge models’ in-dash system. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).

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This 60W portable solar panel has 18W USB-C PD to power spring camping trips for $100 in New Green Deals

Electrek

No plugs or adapters are required for the USB-C or A ports, and there’s also a DC output to recharge portable power stations and the like as well. more… The post This 60W portable solar panel has 18W USB-C PD to power spring camping trips for $100 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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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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UCSD team suggests building more fast-charging stations based on study of pandemic impact on EV charging

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Workplace charging is a critical enabler of carbon-free transportation as the electrons consumed primarily come from solar power plants, as opposed to at-home charging, which occurs at night and relies more on fossil fuel power plants. DC fast charging initially dropped by 67%. —Jan Kleissl, senior author.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

The Quasar 2 bi-directional EV charger, providing backup power during outages Regulation Summary: AFIR ( Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation ) sets forth requirements for publicly accessible recharging points, both AC and DC, across the European Union. This includes charging points deployed before 13 April, 2024.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Baua Electric

This third model is used only when a driver needs to take a trip longer than their battery range, so they have to plan for DC fast charging availability. Most drivers take longer road trips just a few days a year, but, the authors note, DC fast charging consumes most of the attention in planning EV charging station infrastructure.