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Hillcrest's solution would instead put the vehicle's inverter to use, potentially reducing cost, complexity, and weight.
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Stellantis is testing a Fiat 500 EV that charges wirelessly as it travels
Stellantis is testing wireless power transfer tech that might—if you happen to be on a special test track—render charging stops obsolete.
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Getting grid energy to the most EVs: Researchers look to mathematical modeling
Grid, transportation, and decision-making components help reconcile where the most effective location might be. Will it help site charging stations more effectively?
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Federal EV charging network: Four 150-kw connectors, every 50 miles
This is part of a federal plan to install 500,000 chargers by 2030, with initial funding toward that from the recent infrastructure law.
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High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summer
EVs get cleaner along with the grid, and the EIA expects the grid mix to lean more toward renewable sources like wind and solar over the next few months.
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California study of fast-chargers finds poor reliability, many "nonfunctioning"
Of 181 DC fast-charging sites surveyed, 72.5% were found to be functional, which is much lower than the 95% to 98% uptime reported by charging networks.
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The state's hydropower generating capacity is nearly half that of normal conditions, forcing California to rely on more carbon-intensive sources for a greater amount of its grid mix
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Toyota's Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybrids
The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
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Survey finds EV shoppers want wireless charging as an option
In another company-sponsored survey, the tech firm aiming to broaden the use of wireless charging says that Americans want it—although cost remains a question.
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Seattle is installing curbside EV charging by request, for those without off-street parking
Property owners who drive EVs can request that the city install a publicly owned L2 charger streetside, with a flat fee of $0.20 or more per kwh for use.
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GM patent: Electric trucks could charge other EVs during fast-charging, with dual ports
A GM patent filing points to a potential future setup that could charge at 800V with one port, at 400V with two ports simultaneously, or charging on one while connecting a load to the other.
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Electrify America signs on for 75 MW of solar, says it commits them to net-zero
The EV charging network is committing to buy enough renewable energy to offset its use and create new solar generation.
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One of the most obvious targets for hackers might be fleets, which they could potentially disable by disrupting nightly charging for delivery vehicles.
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California utility expands bidirectional EV charging pilots
Hundreds of residential and commercial customers will now be eligible to see how EVs might provide backup power during outages or help stabilize the grid.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 road-trip charging: Don't seek out 350-kw connectors, 150 kw might be just as fast
You'll get consistent road-trip fast-charging in about a half-hour with 150-kw CCS hardware—most of the time not much slower than the finicky performance on 350-kw hardware.
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Electrify America claims more than five times the charging sessions in 2021 vs. 2020
Electrify America dispensed 41.4 gigawatt-hours of electricity in 2021, which the company said powered 145 million miles of EV driving and offset 5.7 million gallons of gasoline.
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Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will vary
The $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.
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Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it's not the only one
Tesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
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The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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DOE partnership aims to spur US bidirectional charging integration for EVs and infrastructure
A California-centered DOE partnership seeks to bring stakeholders together for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech that could provide backup power and support more renewable energy.
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VW plans faster charging, longer range, higher power for its MEB platform for mass-market EVs
VW is aiming for 200-kw charging, a maximum range of 435 miles (WLTP), and 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds for dual-motor all-wheel drive models.
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EVgo plans high-power fast chargers at Chase bank branches, some with solar
Once ready, the 50 locations will deliver up to 9.4 million kwh annually, providing nearly 30 million miles of driving, EVgo claims.
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Biden meeting with Musk and other CEOs notes "broad consensus" on charging interoperability
Industry executives agreed that there needs to be a seamless user experience, no matter which EV you drive or where you charge.
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Electrify America's future EV charging stations: Solar canopies, customer lounges, valet services
EA announced plans for a handful of "showcase stations" with up to 20 DC fast chargers, plus amenities like customer lounges and solar canopies.
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