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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. With almost 250,000 electric cars at the end of 2017, the five countries account for roughly 8% of the total number of electric cars around the world.

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ABB and Fincantieri to Collaborate on Shore Power Systems

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ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, and Fincantieri, the Italian merchant and naval shipbuilder, have signed an agreement to collaborate on the construction, marketing and supply of high-voltage shore connection (HVSC) systems to provide electricity to vessels in port. Diagram of HVSC system. Click to enlarge.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle. Charging-point software – EVs can draw charging current from “dumb” electric outlets. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.