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dnotionSince Åsmund Møll Frengstad founded CURRENT in 2014, we have played a crucial role in developing the industry standard, OCPP. As a result, it is natural for us to be among the first globally to receive certification when a new OCPP version is launched. Today, we are proud to announce that we are the…
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dnotionThe Vietnamese government is considering subsidizing electricity costs for electric vehicle (EV) chargers as part of its efforts to promote electric cars. The proposal is part of a broader initiative that also includes potential incentives for EV production, imports, and scrappage programs. According to a Reuters report, Vietnam currently has around 150,000 EV charging…
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dnotionTestifying for Maryland House Bill 1028 establishing the EVSE Workgroup. New EVSE Workgroup Established by Maryland Legislature to Study Reliability Issues The Maryland legislature recently passed, and Governor Wes Moore signed into law, SB951/HB1028, establishing the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Workgroup. This Workgroup has been tasked with developing a framework for reliability and…
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dnotionHot off the release of pictures of the upcoming Kia EV9, Kia has released images of their EV5 concept. While the EV5 is said to be a bit further away from its planned production compared to EV9, it is safe to say that it will look a lot like the bigger EV9. Kia EV5…
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dnotionTesla’s Cybertruck has made plenty of headlines since the first customer deliveries began in November, 2023. To date, all official customer deliveries have been for US customers, but that’s now changed. The leading electric car maker has commenced inviting customers in Canada and Mexico to start configuring their Cybertrucks. It was first shared by…
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dnotionVolkswagen is upping the ante by launching a new, even sportier version of the ID.3 GTX – the new ID.3 GTX Performance with 240 kW (326 PS) is now also available to order from € 52.295 incl. VAT (Germany price). It is the first model to feature an enhanced version of the Volkswagen Performance…
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dnotionBy Chesa Chesa The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has contributed 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) initiative, as part of efforts to promote clean energy and affordable transportation for the Nigerians. The Managing Director of the Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, expressed excitement about…
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dnotionCar companies are migrating from CCS to Tesla’s charging standard, NACs, in order to get Supercharger access. Many charging stations still only support CCS, though. One report suggests Lucid will offer both ports during the transition period, rather than relying on adapters. Lucid has figured out a way to fix all of life’s charging…
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dnotionA6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi’s new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first…
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dnotionAudi has unveiled its new A6 e-tron, marking a significant step in the company’s electric vehicle lineup. The A6 e-tron, available in both Sportback and Avant models, is the second vehicle to utilize Audi’s PPE platform and the first to feature a flat floor concept. “The A6 e-tron is the first purely electric Audi…
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dnotionAs part of General Motors‘ pullback on the EV market, Buick’s first electric vehicle won’t be coming to the U.S. in 2026 as expected. GM CEO Mary Barra, speaking to analysts about second quarter results, offered an overview of what’s ahead in the U.S. and China. Speaking about Buick, she said, “[We’ve] also made…
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dnotionGermany, a nation renowned for its engineering excellence and automotive prowess, has made significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. As of 2024, Germany has solidified its position as the third-largest market for electric cars globally, trailing only behind China and the United States. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the country’s…
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