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  • November 19, 2024
  • 4 minutes Read
What is a Substation? | Understanding Substations for EV Charging | Vital EV

These facilities are the backbone of the electricity grid, responsible for transforming voltage levels to make power usable for businesses and homes alike. For Vital EV customers exploring EV charger infrastructure, understanding substations and their function within the local distribution and transmission system is important, as it directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of…

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  • November 19, 2024
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Cross River plans 120MW power generation – Official

The Cross River State Government says it is planning to generate about 120MW from combined sources in a bid to ensure steady and reliable power supply across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Power, Eka Wiliams, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Tuesday. The commissioner listed…

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  • November 19, 2024
  • 8 minutes Read
System Highlights from 2023

Our system is continuously evolving, and it’s easy to forget what we’ve achieved in a year. In 2023, we made a lot of changes: we launched a new app, we completely redesigned our dashboard and control panel, and much more. That’s why I’d like to take you on a trip down memory lane and…

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  • November 19, 2024
  • 3 minutes Read
CATL’s New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold

CATL’s second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge).  Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the best between 60F to 110F. The operating range can go much higher or lower, but that affects performance and range. Sodium-ion battery production is in its…

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  • November 16, 2024
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Toshiba Develops new 1200V SiC MOSFETs for automotive traction inverters – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has announced the development of new 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs designed for use in automotive applications, particularly traction inverters. The new X5M007E120 MOSFET utilizes a manufacturing process that reduces on-resistance (RDS(ON)) per unit area by up to 30% compared to existing methods. Instead of a striped-pattern construction, the new…

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  • November 16, 2024
  • 4 minutes Read
More option for Nigerians as Taiwan launches electric motorcycles in Nigeria

The Chief Missioner of Taiwan in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, has unveiled electric motorbikes He stated that the development will help to support Nigeria in its efforts to achieve a carbon-free environment Liu emphasized that Nigeria’s strive for a pollution-free environment would be aided by the new electric motorcycles Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has…

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  • November 16, 2024
  • 5 minutes Read
These EVs And Hybrids Could Lose Their Tax Credit Under Trump

Donald Trump plans to take a sledgehammer to the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric car purchases. What does that mean for you? Well, if you’ve been hemming and hawing about buying a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, you’d be wise to act fast.  “With tax credits unfortunately on the chopping block there…

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  • November 16, 2024
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Paving the Way Forward for EV Charging 2.0 | Podcasts – EV Connect — EV Connect

In this episode, host Cassie Layton and Andrew Hisey, President and CEO of Go-Station, debunk some common myths within the EV charging industry. Hisey emphasizes the need for revolutionary changes and the critical role of advanced software and technology. He highlights the importance of integrating charging hardware and software to enhance the user experience…

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  • November 13, 2024
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group announce $5.8bn joint venture

Rivian and the Volkswagen Group have formally announced their new $5.8 billion (£4.5 billion / €5.4 billion) joint venture, known as Rivian and VW Group Technologies. While using both of their names, the automakers confirmed that their JV will operate as an independent company. Through it, the OEMs are aiming to develop next-generation electrical…

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  • November 13, 2024
  • 8 minutes Read
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring orders will open on November 7

Lucid Group announced customer orders for the Lucid Gravity will open on November 7, 2024, at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for the Grand Touring trim, priced from $94,900 and offering more than 800 horsepower and a projected range surpassing 440 miles. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is scheduled to…

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  • November 13, 2024
  • 8 minutes Read
Safety fears, high costs, insufficient filling stations

From Adanna Nnamani and Sola Ojo, Abuja Despite the soaring cost of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, not many drivers seem to be embracing compressed natural gas (CNG), which is 70 percent cheaper, as an alternative fuel for their vehicles in Nigeria. The Federal Government introduced CNG as a cheaper and…

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