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ABB launches Terra multi-standard DC 50 kW fast charging station 53 with CCS support

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The Terra 53 C is the first product configuration from a family of DC charging stations supporting the CCS standard. Terra 53’s smart connectivity allows remote monitoring, pro-active maintenance and functional upgrades providing customers with the tools necessary to gather customer specific usage statistics and reports.

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. ABB was the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmonized product in Europe last spring.

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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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Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center

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Truck data is reported using Orange EV’s web-based telematics system (standard equipment on all Orange EV trucks) that provides instant feedback, real-time performance statistics, and hard data that helps fleets understand system status, fuel efficiency, cost savings and more.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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What will keep first-time owners coming back to buy another BEV is the compelling experience with the safety and technology features, lower service and maintenance costs, and pure driving enjoyment. Rankings are based on numerical scores, and not necessarily on statistical significance. There’s essentially more to go wrong.

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NXP introduces safe and secure automotive multi-gigabit Ethernet switch

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The SJA1110 is aligned to the latest TSN standards and offers integrated 100BASE-T1 PHYs, hardware-assisted security and safety capabilities along with multi-gigabit interfaces. Such approaches can then significantly contribute to the comfort of the final vehicle owner and reduce cost and improve efficiency for large fleet management firms.

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. The differences in per-mile maintenance and operating costs were not statistically significant.