The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has had some weird recalls in its short time on sale, including one for the glass roof, which could separate and fly off while driving. Recall documentation states that DC fast charging and “repeated wide open pedal events” could overheat the high-voltage battery main contactors, causing them to deform and arc.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo: Walmart Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers. DC fast charger installation is included in that plan. It already has almost 1,300 DC fast-charging stations at more than 280 US stores. Let the mega rollout begin.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2024

In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The all-electric range (AER) for the entire EV6 lineup was announced ahead of the EV6 going on sale in the first quarter of 2022. The Kia EV6 delivers performance, available AWD capability, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

Photo: FLO Say goodbye to wrestling with awkward, heavy charging cables – meet FLO’s new DC fast-charging cable management system. Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2020

This also enables direct current (DC) charging. Thanks to a maximum charging capacity of 110 kW at a DC fast charging station, the eVito Tourer can be charged from 10 to 80 % in approximately 45 minutes. This means that it is prepared for AC charging at home or at public charging stations.

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EV Adoption

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Below is a table showing the “best” and “worst” five states when calculating the ratio of BEVs in operation to DC fast charging (DCFC) ports. In these states, the number of deployed DC fast chargers has simply outpaced BEV sales. But with BEV sales being so tiny, it makes the ratio look good.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

and Sumitomo Corporation have agreed to collaborate on sales and marketing activities in the US market for the new DC Quick Charger. The newly-developed DC quick charging unit retains the high performance of the current quick charger manufactured by Nissan, but is nearly half its size by volume. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

Fuji Electric Corporation of America will introduce a new generation of UL-Certified 25kW DC Quick Charging Stations for electric vehicles, offering a slimmer, sleeker version to suit a wider variety of applications and site locations. The new model will be available for sale in North America in February 2013.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

The company has won a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding award from its home state of Georgia to build four DC fast chargers at a Waffle House in Tifton, and four more at a Shell station in Metter. EnviroSpark ’s installers may soon become connoisseurs of hash browns.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2023

E-Tourneo Courier is one of 10 all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035. At a DC fast charger, customers can add 87 km range in 10 minutes, and charge from 10-80% in under 35 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers. According to the US Department of Energy, as of July 2023, there are 32,000 publicly available DC fast chargers in the United States for use by 2.3 The first stations are expected to open in the United States in the summer of 2024 and in Canada at a later stage.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

The BMW Group is aiming for fully electric vehicles to account for 50% of its global sales by 2030. 95 kW (DC), 11 kW (AC). 95 kW (DC), 11 kW (AC). Charging time 10-80% SOC with DC max. BMW i3 eDrive35L key data: Body concept. Four-door sedan. power output. 400 N·m. 0-100 km/h. Energy consumption (CLTC).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A new working paper from the the International Council on Clean Transportation ( ICCT ) estimates the order of magnitude in scale and pace of national infrastructure investment required to meet the goal of 100% sales of zero-emission tractor-trailers (Class 7 and Class 8)—battery-electric and fuel-cell electric—by 2040.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW of North America announced, in cooperation with NRG EVgo, the expansion of the ChargeNow DC Fast program. ChargeNow DC Fast also includes two years of no-cost charging for qualifying BMW i3 drivers in those areas. Earlier post.) —Rob Healey, Head of EV Infrastructure for BMW of North America.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. The automaker is telling dealers to pause sales so it can address problems with charging and the infotainment system. Automotive News reported the stop-sale order was issued late on Friday, when people would be preoccupied with the holiday weekend.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This will be the sixth delivery of 13 electric school buses ordered by the district from Kerlin Bus Sales, a full-service TBB dealer in Indiana. Thomas Built Buses is currently the only school bus manufacturer to offer DC (direct current) fast charging architecture as standard equipment.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Rising EV sales are set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport, according to the new edition of the IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook , released today. In Q1, sales grew by about 25% year-over-year – similar to the growth rate seen in the same period a year earlier but from a larger base.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Norwegian Electric Systems’ main DC system ensures the safe charging and discharging of the batteries. The DC system also includes NES’ Odin’s Eye solution, allowing for future upgrades of the vessels, such as larger battery capacity and/or higher charging power from shore. —Paul Winson, Senior Vice President Sales for NES.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2022

The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) has approved a project from InCharge Energy, Creative Bus Sales and IC Bus to deploy 42 electric school buses and an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the new fleet. This initiative represents the largest electric school bus purchase yet in California.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

These products are now qualified and available for sale through the Transphorm web site to approved customers. To demonstrate the performance advantage of the GaN-based technology, Transphorm will showcase at the APEC exhibition a EZ-GaN-based, DC-to-DC Boost Converter running at more than 99% efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

Sales and series production of the new model will start in Europe next year. AC charging is via the mains grid (22 kW) or DC fast charge via CCS/Combo2 for up to 150 kW. The truck can be outfitted with 2-6 lithium-ion batter packs, totalling 100-300 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Networked DC Fast Charging Station. The charging stations convert AC 480 Volt, three-phase electric service to the DC CHAdeMO standard. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

Nissan will support installation of more than 100 DC quick chargers at LEAF-certified dealers in 21 key markets nationwide. We know that available charging infrastructure opens the doors for more Nissan LEAF sales. The units, which use the CHAdeMO standard, can charge the vehicle from depleted to about 80% in about 30 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

The MD Electric can be charged through AC or DC charging units. HVIP can help accelerate the commercialization of zero-emission trucks by offering point-of-sale vouchers to increase the affordability of advanced technologies. The regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the multiple stops the vehicle makes each day.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen just opened up pre-sales for its electric ID.7 7 Tourer pre-sales have now launched there, and the price starts at €54,795. Its charging capacity is up to 175 kW at DC fast charging stations, and VW asserts it can be charged from 10-80% in about 28 minutes. 7 Vizzion). 7 station wagon in Germany.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Two variants—the K270E (Class 6) and K370E (Class 7)—are currently available to order in the United States and Canada. Battery packs of 141 kilowatt-hours and 282 kwh are available, with estimated ranges of 100 miles and 200 miles, respectively.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Over 1,400 Kia EV9 models were handed over in January, topping the EV6 in US sales. Kia EV9 outpaces EV6 despite record sales month Kia started the year strong, with EV sales growing 57% YOY. Kia’s electric SUV even outsold Toyota’s sole EV, the bZ4X, in its first sales month. With 42.8″

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Standard pricing for Electrify America DC fast charging varies by location; in California, the Guest & Pass Members price is $0.43/kWh. This charging agreement builds upon Electrify America’s previous agreement with Ford to provide 250 kilowatt-hours of charging for Mustang Mach-E customers, which has been on sale since late 2020.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

Omron Corporation will introduce later this fall the G9EN DC power relay, the world’s smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay of its class, according to the company. DC power relays enclose pressurized gas which enables them to hinder arc formation by cooling. (An

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Global EV sales skyrocketed 200% in the last year and will likely continue to grow with commitments from global automakers to increase EV sales. For example, in August, three US automakers pledged to boost EV sales to 40-50% by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

Nevada joins 16 other States, the District of Columbia and Québec in this effort— led by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)—to work toward a goal that 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 with an interim target of 30% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

The vehicles are near production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet. Via a CCS plug connector at a DC rapid-charging station (direct current) the charging power increases to as much as 170 kW. Buzz authenticates itself at compatible DC rapid-charging stations via the charging connector using the ISO 15118 standard.

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Teslarati

MAY 18, 2022

Volkswagen ID.Buzz pre-sales will start on Friday, May 20, in Germany and most of Europe. The ID.Buzz Cargo will also be available during pre-sales. Plug & Charge: The five-seater and Cargo variants have VW’s Plug & Charge function, making DC charging more convenient. ID.Buzz Features.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Australia-based Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast-charging technology for EVs, unveiled PKM, the company’s new architecture and line of fast chargers. This development gives charge-point operators the freedom to share one central source of converted DC power around the site.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

of America announced the installation of a 25kW DC Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles at the Edison ParkFast’s Hippodrome location, located in Midtown Manhattan. Fuji Electric Corp. The publicly available station provides a complete charge to electric vehicles in less than one hour.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2023

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. million and would give dealers two DC fast chargers, priority in replenishing EV models, more exposure on Ford’s company website, and demo units, which could be sold. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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