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A project in Sweden aims to show that a large-scale wireless inductive project for trucks might be possible.
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Electrify America hits 100 charging stations in CaliforniaFunded through the Volkswagen diesel settlement, Electrify America now has 100 charging locations spanning the Golden State.
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GM commits to giving its own employees more workplace chargingA General Motors initiative aims at providing triple the amount of Level 2 workplace charging.
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Electrify America gets 30 solar-powered EV charging stations for rural CaliforniaFully solar chargers will offer a streamlined installation and allow California travelers to charge even at times of blackouts.
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VW backs expansion of "plug and play" battery-buffered fast chargersIn Germany, Volkswagen will be testing "plug and play" DC fast chargers that are battery-buffered for lower-use spots.
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California bill aims to cut permit time for EV charging stationsCalifornia is the biggest electric-car market in the nation, but permitting for charging stations remains more difficult than in the rest of the U.S.
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In terms of fast-charging locations in the U.S., Electrify America is catching up quick with the Tesla Supercharger network.
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EVgo fast charging network will offer Tesla connectors nationally next yearDrivers of Tesla vehicles can now charge their vehicles at EVgo hardware in San Francisco; the option will roll out to the rest of the U.S. in 2020.
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Electrify America charging is coming to some Bank of America locationsIn 2020, Electrify America will be installing its 150-kw and 350-kw chargers at about 40 Bank of America locations.
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Downtown Detroit, a charging desert, finally gets DC fast chargersCharging resources remain sparse in Michigan as a whole, while Detroit has just gotten its first DC fast chargers—in 2019.
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Xpeng and Nio team up for charging, amid China EV sales slumpTwo aspiring electric-vehicle companies in China are combining forces for charging—and the result could especially help struggling Nio.
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Fastest charging for Porsche Taycan will be exclusive to CCS standardThe Taycan will only charge at its highest 800V rate on CCS hardware, according to Porsche, which for now limits the electric car in Japan or China.
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A paper sponsored by the companies emphasizes how much more it can cost to be ready for charging if not made part of a new build or renovation.
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Hitachi betting on 800V to go mass-market with high-output inverterSuppliers are hinting that the migration to 800V charging and power systems in electric cars could happen sooner than previously expected.
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Ford details where buyers of “Mustang-inspired” electric SUV can chargeWith the FordPass network, multiple charging networks will be able to provide on-the-go charging for Ford electric vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrids; it also encompasses home charging.
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Volvo is paying plug-in hybrid drivers for all the electricity they useVolvo plans to offer a year of free charging with its plug-in hybrids, and it’s a very different program than anything currently offered with fully electric vehicles.
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Campaign pokes fun at sorry state of public charging signageThe lack of charging signage is serious, and a new campaign from Swedish charging network Bee Charging underscores it with a laugh.
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Electrify Canada maps out more than 20 places to charge at 350 kwMore than 20 DC fast chargers ready to deliver 350 kw will be located at Canadian Tire locations around Canada. But the cars aren't here yet.
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Spain has been lagging in DC fast charging infrastructure, though with a new station it now has Europe's fastest charger for passenger vehicles.
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Payment not accepted: Volta's free DC fast charging network starts soonThe first network with free, ad-supported DC fast charging is aiming to get its first hardware up and running later this month.
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Electrify America, ChargePoint both pushing out connected home chargersConnected home-charging equipment is aiming for more convenient charging at home, and to hook customers into an ecosystem.
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Gas station shuts down pumps, goes all-in on electric-vehicle chargingA Maryland station is possibly the first in the U.S. to convert entirely from oil-based fuels to all-electric.
Byron Hurd -
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo high-speed charging hands-on: The next step for EVsWe put the 2020 Porsche Taycan fast-charging and 800-volt system to the test in Denmark and Germany.
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Hyundai and Kia invest in Europe's high-power fast-charging networkThe Ionity DC fast-charging network for electric cars has attracted an investment from Hyundai Motor, which includes Kia.
Byron Hurd