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Estonia launches nationwide fast charging network

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Estonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by ABB. The chargers are installed in urban areas with more than 5,000 inhabitants, and on major roads throughout the country, creating the highest concentration of DC chargers in Europe.

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Nissan to lead EC-backed multi-standard rapid charge network project in UK and Ireland

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The rapid chargers being deployed will be the first multi-standard units in public operation in Europe. Installation of the rapid chargers is due to be completed by the end of 2014. Estonia was the first country in the world to open a nationwide EV fast-charging network.

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ABB launches 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station

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The cloud-connected Terra SC Duo is compatible with any charging network or payment & billing platform through open standards based interfaces, such as the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), enabling secure payments via smart-phone, parking management terminals, RFID or pin code access.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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The installation of HPC charging stations directly on the major thoroughfares will make electromobility significantly more convenient and the charging capacity of up to 350 kW is expected to reduce the waiting time for customers to a minimum.

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Navigant Research forecasts EV charger global market to grow to $3.8B by 2020; 27.1% CAGR from 2013

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Total installed public EVSE stations by technology and region, world markets: 2012. In a new report, “ Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Tracker 1Q13 ”, Navigant notes that definitions concerning technologies, industry standards, and market segments vary from region to region making tracking this market difficult. Click to enlarge.

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