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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Baua Electric

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system , indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that’s been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. Again, Tesla didn’t publicly comment on its acquisition of the Wiferion or any wireless charging plans that might enable.

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World’s largest V2G site: A London double-decker electric bus garage

Green Car Reports

London already has the largest electric bus fleet of anywhere in Europe. Put simply, V2G technology will allow a small amount of the charge from connected electric buses, when they’re not out in use, to help stabilize the peaks and.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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How Irdeto is protecting EV charging infrastructure from cyber-attacks

Charged EVs

EV chargers are as vulnerable to cyber-threats any other connected devices. Insecure communications leave the door open to threats ranging from petty theft (fraudulent billing) to major data breaches (theft of vehicle data or customer credit card info) to disaster-movie scenarios (sabotage of electrical grids).

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MAN, Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein and Volkswagen begin pilot of 500 kWh second-life battery in charging network

Green Car Congress

In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of approximately 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. This includes improved utilization of the network and cushioning of peak loads when charging electric buses (peak shaving).

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

Green Car Congress

ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”). Earlier post.)

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Addressing EV Charging Needs After Tesla’s Supercharger Slowdown

Clean Fleet Report

Federal Funding Seeks to Grow EV Infrastructure The Inflation Reduction Act, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sought to mend a gap in the U.S. preventing electric vehicles (EVs) from normalizing. Why Is the Slowdown Happening? What Are the Ramifications?