Cars That Think

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Today, most utility-scale solar inverters and converters use 1500 VDC input from the solar panels. Matching the energy storage DC voltage with that of the PV eliminates the need to convert battery voltage, resulting in greater space efficiency and avoided equipment costs. Download this free whitepaper now!

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Electrek

JANUARY 20, 2023

A team at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a utility-scale solar and storage project that can provide power to both AC and DC high-voltage lines, and thus shore up grid stability – here’s how it works.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

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. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Munich-based Sono Motors, which is working to bring its solar-supplemented Sion electric car to market for Europe, revealed last week that it is developing its own AC wallbox that will allow the car to be used as a mobile power bank or external home energy storage.

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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. Check out the EZLift in the testing lab below: Read more: Who’s hot and who’s not among US retailers for EV charging If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 25, 2022

The Volkswagen Group–funded charging network on Thursday announced plans for a handful of "showcase stations" with up to 20 DC fast chargers, plus amenities like customer lounges and solar.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2022

High-power EVgo DC fast-charging stations are coming to Chase bank branches beginning this summer—some likely with solar power. Chase will add fast charging at 50 branch locations, potentially in California, Indiana, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, according to an EVgo press release.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2021

AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. PIDE Canopy Mount.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The solar EV charger is a helpful accessory for electric car owners. I’m sure many car owners have problems charging their EVs, so it’s cool to be able to charge them at home with free and clean solar energy. This guide can help you choose the correct solar EV charger for your electric vehicle. Integrated Solutions.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 9, 2023

With a tight switching time, simultaneous AC and DC output between 12 ports and simple design, this is the power pack for the penny pincher in all of us. With additional coupon codes, and a compatible 280w solar panel, now is the time to venture into portable power.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. This Tesla Model Y Performance owner created a folding solar array capable of charging 20-60mi per day via a 2000W-4000W system.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo: Pivot Energy Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects. Walmart’s strategic tax equity investment will drive the construction, operation, and maintenance of solar projects across five states – Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, and California.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles. DC Fast Charging currently offers the fastest charging capacity of all charging stations, but should you use it? What Is DC Fast Charging? DC Fast Charge is the third and most potent level of charge for EVs.

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Electrek

APRIL 7, 2022

Chase bank announced a new partnership with fast charging network EVgo to implement a pilot program of DC fast chargers for EVs at 50 of its branch locations. As part of an expanded focus on sustainability, the commercial banking business plans to grow its on-site solar power to 400 additional branches by year’s end.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2023

Aptera has announced that its upcoming launch edition vehicle will come standard with DC fast charging, and is now technically capable of using Tesla Superchargers. In the video, Aptera CEO Chris Anthony states that the launch edition vehicle will come with DC fast charging. Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Electrek

MAY 4, 2022

US Department of Energy-funded solar marketplace EnergySage and nonprofit accreditation body The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners ( NABCEP ) just released the results of the 2021 Solar Installer Survey , which polled more than 500 residential and commercial solar installers across 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Electrify America has opened more than 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the US, with more than 2,200 individual DC fast chargers. Each station has between three and ten individual DC fast chargers to accommodate multiple vehicles charging at one time.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Tesla is making good on its promise to install Solar Panels at its facilities, with a new.435 435 MW DC solar panel project on Building 8 of the Fremont Factory. household is about 1,500 square feet and would only need a 6 kW solar system to operate sufficiently. MW solar array on its Stamping Building.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to Recurrent Auto, there were 2,139 Level 2 and DC fast charging stations with 5,100 ports in Texas to serve approximately 150,000 registered EVs. The company launched in 2021 as a division of Universal Green Group, which has been a solar energy competitor in Texas and the Southwest since 2009.

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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. California, of course, has by far the most EVs on the road and the highest number of DC fast chargers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

The facility is planned to manufacture battery cells for SolarEdge’s residential solar-attached batteries as well as battery cells for a variety of industries, including mobile applications, energy stationary storage solutions (ESS) and UPS applications. The opening of Sella 2 is an important milestone for SolarEdge.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Audi E-Tron shoppers get a chance to add solar to their home-charging mix. In terms of DC fast-charging locations—which is really what matters to quell range. Electrify America, which started rolling out fast-charging stations just 20 months ago, is gaining on Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

There are three main power electronic components on board battery electric vehicles; an inverter, a DC-DC converter, and an onboard charger (OBC). An inverter converts DC power from the vehicle’s battery to AC power to drive the electric motor. These are typically rated at 3-23 kW.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Transphorm’s solutions cut energy waste by 20% today and simplify the design and manufacturing of a wide variety of electrical systems and devices, including motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles, according to the company.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 24, 2023

Aptera's CEO says in a new video the change was caused by "pretty overwhelming" feedback from reservation holders.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 20, 2021

BHEL Solar EV charging station & BMC public EV charging station installation . Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) under the FAME-1 (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric Vehicles in India) scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries has installed Solar-based Electric Vehicle Charging stations (SEVCs).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

The GE EV Solar Carport Project made its debut in Plainville, Connecticut. With greater than a 25-year lifespan, the EV Solar Carport will annually deliver 125 MWh via 100 kW DC power. GE EV Solar Carport in Plainville, CT. Kanczuzewski, executive vice president of Inovateus Solar LLC. Click to enlarge. —T.J.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Delivering 200W of power there’s a built-in 25A MC-4 connector which also includes a MC-4 to Anderson or DC adapter so you can hook this solar panel up to whatever system you might already have. more… The post Get ready to go off-grid with this 200W foldable solar panel at $259 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 24, 2023

Be sure to have in your camping bag, as it not only provides power to connected 12V DC batteries, but also has two built-in 2.4A Right now, the portable solar panel is on sale for $70 , which is a 30% discount from its normal $100 price and also marks a new low that we’ve tracked. USB-A ports to charge your phone or speaker too.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Good progress is being made on DC charging networks in more remote Australia, away from the main grids and powered mostly with solar and batteries. The post Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With a built-in 20A LCD solar charge controller and 10 various DC adapters, it’s ready to plug into just about any portable power station. The post Foldable solar panel with 20A power station charger, more now $140 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 18, 2023

With standard DC output to charge portable power stations, you’ll also find 3.3A more… The post Get ready for spring camping trips with this 60W folding solar panel at $100 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek. Are you looking for an easy way to power up on-the-go or when camping? Well, does just that.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Normally $230, this discount makes now a great time to pick up this versatile portable solar panel. You’ll find a traditional DC output to charge normal solar batteries, but it also packs 18W USB-C and 24W USB-A natively so you can plug in smartphones and more, no adapter needed.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2011

Transphorm says that its solutions cut energy waste by 20% and simplify the design and manufacturing of a wide variety of electrical systems and devices, including motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles. is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency.

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