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Ford and Purdue developing charging station cable that can deliver increased current for faster charging

Green Car Congress

Ford and Purdue University researchers are working to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it even easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless re-charging. —Issam Mudawar, Betty Ruth and Milton B.

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'The EV Charging Industry is Okay,' Says Re-Hired Tesla Supercharging Lead

InsideEVs

Tesla's new Charging Program Manager says that Tesla will remain a leader in the charging business.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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To Build or Not to Build Workplace EV Charging Stations? Why There’s No Simple Answer

CleanTechnica EVs

While it’s true that the majority of electric vehicle (EV) charging is done at a combination of homes, shopping sites, and other Level 2 charging stations, many employees also depend on being able to add electrons while they’re at their place of employment.

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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How We Can Stop EV Charging Cable Theft For Good

CleanTechnica EVs

Imagine you’re on a road trip. On the last charge of the day, already running a little late, you pull up to the charging station. As usual, you get out of your EV, reach for the station’s charging handle, and lift it. But, it comes up too easily. It’s as.

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Rural EV charging incentivized in much of the US with Biden guidance

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The Biden administration will use a broad legal interpretation to provide tax credits to EV charging projects in a large swath of the country. Re-enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act.