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Default Passwords Jeopardize Water Infrastructure

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s power grid is relatively well-resourced and hardened against cyber attack, at least when compared to American water systems. differs significantly from that of Europe and the U.K., and is often criticized for insufficient investment in basic maintenance, let alone cybersecurity,” Hazell says. He says the U.S.’s

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

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The new charging station is suitable for electric models of all brands with the European standard Type 2 variant of the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS), and is now available for use free of charge. 450 kW, the second gives up to 175 kW.

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ABB and Fincantieri to Collaborate on Shore Power Systems

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HVSC systems enable ships to draw electricity from onshore power grids while in port to operate onboard equipment as refrigeration units, lighting, cooling and heating systems, instead of burning fuel oil to run electrical generators.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. Level 2 – Standard Public Charging Stations Level 2 chargers are found at most public charging stations and also use AC power (208/240V in the US, 230/400 VAC in Europe).

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

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The growth of 2021 EV sales, driven by strong demand in Europe and China, far exceeded the total car market, which was up 26%. Early adopters of EV fleets have already realized 20-25% cost savings from greater efficiency, more affordable “fueling” and reduced maintenance. Governments increase their influence on the e-Mobility industry.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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Speeding up the shift to e-mobility will help us to meet the extremely ambitious CO 2 targets that have been set in Europe, China and the USA. The battery housing is closed at the top with a cover that is easy to remove in the event that maintenance is required. One step towards achieving this in Europe is the Ionity joint venture.

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Powering Offshore Wind Farms With Numerical Modeling of Subsea Cables

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Moving Wind Power Offshore The offshore wind (OFW) industry is one of the most rapidly advancing sources of power around the world. Some wind farms are capable of powering 500,000 homes or more. Currently, Europe leads the market, making up almost 80 percent of OFW capacity.

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