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

Green Car Congress

The implementation of the funding guidelines is being coordinated by the German National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW). This charging controller automatically adjusts the power to be delivered so that different electric cars can be charged with an infrastructure. million (US$8.9

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NIST releases final Smart Grid Framework 2.0

Green Car Congress

The final version reflects input from a wide range of stakeholder groups, including representatives from trade associations, standards organizations, utilities and industries associated with the power grid. Framework adds 22 standards, specifications and guidelines to the 75 standards NIST recommended in the 1.0

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside.

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Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles

Green Cars News

J1772 Conductive charging: This establishes physical, electrical and performance requirements for both electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles. J2836 Vehicle-to-Charge Communication: This looks at the modes of communication between plug-in electric vehicles and the power grid for the purpose of transferring energy.

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

Drive Electric

EV MYTH FOUR: NZ power supply can’t cope with an increase in Electric Vehicles. There’s general anxiety for Kiwis that New Zealand’s infrastructure simply couldn’t handle a significant increase in EVs on our roads, risking overloading the power grid. 5 Tips to increase EV battery life. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

Just a few days after the California Air Resource Board's mandate came out, Governor Newsom had to publicly beg electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to concerns of the power grid and blackouts. This winter, residents in the Sierra Nevada mountains lost power for days due to heavy snow storms.