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  • November 10, 2024
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Prince George’s County EV-Ready Legislation Advances in Council Vote – Plug-In Sites

The people of Prince George’s County, Maryland may benefit from more electric vehicle charging infrastructure being installed in new residential and commercial construction, thanks to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Multifamily and Commercial Developments Act (CB-105-2024). The bill, which recently passed its first phase through the County Council, would require new and significantly…

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  • November 4, 2024
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Battery technology breakthrough promises EV for aviation and maritime industries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

SOLiTHOR, a solid-state battery developer, has achieved significant milestones in battery technology that could accelerate electric transformation for aviation and maritime sectors. In breakthrough testing, SOLiTHOR’s lithium metal solid-state battery (SSB) prototypes demonstrated remarkable performance, completing 1,000 full charge-discharge cycles with a coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.2 percent. The tests, conducted at moderate temperature and…

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  • November 1, 2024
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Suzuki to develop electric SUV for Toyota through new partnership

Suzuki has announced that it will supply Toyota with a new all-electric SUV as part of a strengthened partnership between the two OEMs. Developed by Suzuki, itself, the new model is expected to be produced at the automaker’s Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025. This new collaboration builds on the long-standing partnership between…

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  • October 29, 2024
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Maryland Utility-Owned EV Chargers: An Assessment of Online Status in September and October 2024 – Plug-In Sites

Virtual Charger Audit In 2019, the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a pilot program allowing five utility companies to own and operate public charging stations. By regulation, these utilities must maintain a 97% uptime for their charging stations. This means each charging port must be operational and supply electricity at least 97% of the…

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  • October 26, 2024
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New Tesla Model Y spotted in China reveals fresh details

Last week, reports suggested that trial production of the upcoming refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y had begun in Shanghai. Just days later, the first batch of the new model have been spotted, revealing key new details. The first of two sightings was of multiple Model Y on the back of a transporter truck in…

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  • October 23, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz opens first integrated battery recycling plant in Europe – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Mercedes-Benz has launched Europe’s first integrated battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant step toward creating a circular economy for EV components. The plant employs a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process that achieves a recovery rate of more than 96 percent for valuable materials including lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The facility, representing an investment of…

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  • October 20, 2024
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ChargePoint launches $699 charging solution to help electrify fleets

ChargePoint, a provider of EV charging solutions, has launched the CPF50 – a new, low-cost charging solution designed to enable more fleets to go electric. Priced at $699 (€643 / £535), the Level 2 charger aims to lower the barrier to entry for fleet electrification, while facilitating access to ChargePoint’s fleet and telematics software…

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  • October 17, 2024
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Hanover, MD – Tesla Supercharger Station – Plug-In Sites

The Tesla Supercharger in Hanover, Maryland is located on the third level of the parking garage at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. It features eight charging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 72 kW of power. Details of this Featured PlugInSite: Construction Cost Unknown No public record of construction cost since this did…

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  • October 11, 2024
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Monolith and NIO Europe collaborate on AI-driven anomaly detection for EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

NIO, a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, has selected Monolith, an AI software provider, to collaborate on AI-driven anomaly detection for EV batteries. The partnership aims to leverage NIO’s battery swap technology to gain insights into real-world battery usage. Monolith’s Anomaly Detector AI software will be used to monitor battery…

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  • October 8, 2024
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Ionna unveils Rechargery, its first charging site

Ionna, a charging joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, has broken ground on the first in a series of IONNA ‘Rechargery’ charging sites. Located in Apex, North Carolina, close to its headquarters and customer experience lab, the Rechargery will be built on a former district gas station…

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