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UL Solutions has revealed that its first certification in Europe is of a fast EV charger made by Alpitronic, a European manufacturer of DC chargers. The Alpitronic HYC400 represents the first 400-kW system to achieve UL certification from UL Solutions in Europe to UL 2202, the Standard for DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles,…
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The Promise of 97% Uptime Since the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a limited EV pilot program in January 2019, BGE has built 123 public EV charging sites. The expectation, much like with their utility services, was that BGE’s electric vehicle charging stations would uphold high standards of reliability. BGE has touted a 98…
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Car manufacturers in Europe have a clear pathway to comply with European Union clean car rules in 2025, which should see battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reach a market share of between 20 and 24 per cent next year. According to a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport…
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This year’s Cenex Expo, the net zero and connected automobility exhibition, took place in September at the UK’s Millbrook Proving Grounds. Highlights shown in this video include the Lotus Evija X Supercar, Ford’s new hydrogen fuel cell pilot, battery technology enabling a six-minute charge and a successful contestant from the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Source…
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General Motors and the Hyundai Motor Company have signed a new, non-binding, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential for collaborations across new vehicle development, new energy technologies, supply chain sourcing, and more. Together, through these collaborations, the OEMs intend to reduce costs while bringing a wider range of vehicles and technologies to…
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dnotionSince 2017, the One Merriweather Parking Garage near Merriweather Post Pavilion has offered Level 2 charging for electric vehicles. Originally free, these ChargePoint stations have become increasingly popular, with all 12 spots often occupied during office hours. However, recent changes mean drivers will need to consider the cost when plugging in. New Pricing Structure…
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dnotionWhen Sydneysiders Bernard Lagan and Jane Nicholls decided to buy their first EV, the plan wasn’t to pick it up in Tasmania. But a Launceston dealership offered a decent trade-in on their six-year-old petrol Renault Megane GT Line and a great EOFY deal on a new Renault Megane E-Tech, thousands below mainland prices. Now…
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dnotionMinister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD has officially opened SSE’s first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland. The facility, located at Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, features 10 charging bays capable of delivering up to 150 kilowatts (kW) per bay. The Mullingar hub is part of…
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dnotionsmart has unveiled its latest EV, called the smart #5, at a world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia. It is the OEM’s first premium mid-size SUV, representing its entry in the segment, and will provide advanced electric drive, ADAS, and cockpit technologies. smart confirmed that it’s all-new EV will be launched and delivered…
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dnotionI recently sent an email to SMECO, a utility that owns and operates public EV charging stations regulated by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). In this communication, I address an issue with erroneous transaction fees billed to drivers at SMECO’s EV charging stations and emphasize the importance of transparency for all affected customers….
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dnotionOn 28 July Premier Roger Cook reminded us ‘how lucky we are to live in Western Australia….’ adding that ‘our EV network was just recognised in Time Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places 2024.’ And it provided a map to “prove” it. Source: https://www.synergy.net.au/Our-energy/Projects/WA-EV-Network Indeed if this picture was current reality, with 14 DC…
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dnotionThursday 26th September 2024, 5pm GMT | 6pm CET | 12pm EST | 9am PST Join Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International and Arena for their first webinar here. About […] The post WEBINAR: The EV Outlook – how current trends, obstacles and evolving regulations affect EV manufacturers and consumers appeared first on Electric…
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