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J.D. Power highlights need to improve Level 2 EV chargers

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Power’s electric vehicle charging satisfaction surveys have highlighted a particular trend in the market — while public electric vehicle chargers are becoming more reliable, the availability of Level 2 EV chargers is getting worse. Power’s survey, 18% of public charging attempts were unsuccessful in Q4 2023. As per J.D.

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Wärtsilä to install hybrid system on LNG-powered offshore supply vessel

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The technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore to install a hybrid system with batteries on board of its vessel Viking Princess. The 5-year old vessel runs on four LNG-powered Wärtsilä engines. Wärtsilä will install the new hybrid system in September 2017.

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Tesla gets J.D. Power Home Charging Experience Award for 3rd consecutive year

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Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream, and amidst this trend, home electric car charging solutions have only become more prominent. Power in its 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, about 68% of EV owners today utilize a Level 2 permanently mounted station. For its study, J.D. Credit: J.D.

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5 Benefits of Installing public EV charging stations for Your Business

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With these vehicles on the road, the demand and development of public EV charging stations are bound to see significant growth, and if you’re a business owner, this will be a great opportunity. Read on to learn the top 5 benefits of installing public EV charging stations at your business or workplace.

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Wärtsilä installs first hybrid energy storage solution on LNG-fueled offshore supply ship

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The technology group Wärtsilä has completed the installation of a hybrid energy system on board Viking Princess. The technology is similar to that used in hybrid vehicles: it prevents the engine load from dipping, and uses the surplus to re-energize the battery, which can be charged as needed. Earlier post.)

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Ford F-150 Lightning’s V2G charging will help power NC energy grid

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The F-150 Lightning’s bidirectional charging, also known as Vehicle-to-Grid or V2G, will help push and pull energy between the all-electric pickup and the grid, stabilizing and balancing energy consumption and production during high-use times. . Ford F-150 Lightning charges five EVs overnight, survives with battery to spare.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

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Wallbox is leading the charge towards AFIR compliance, offering cutting-edge charging solutions for every need. Effective from April 13, 2024, the regulation mandates ad-hoc payment methods and price transparency for charging services, aiming to make it as easy as possible for EV drivers to access public charging points.