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

Green Car Congress

A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9 million (US$8.9

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NIST releases final Smart Grid Framework 2.0

Green Car Congress

Framework lays out a plan for transforming the US’ aging electric power system into an interoperable Smart Grid—a network that will integrate information and communication technologies with the power-delivery infrastructure, enabling two-way flows of energy and communications.

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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 ONE: Electric vehicles don’t have enough range. Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. Short-range EV trips. Long-range EV trips. EV MYTH FOUR: NZ power supply can’t cope with an increase in Electric Vehicles.

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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.