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SAE Releases J1772 EV Charging Coupler Standard

Green Car Congress

SAE International has released the J1772 “SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler” standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles and electrical charging systems. By standardizing, you’re reducing costs and allowing everyone to use the same connector.

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ECOtality files for Chapter 11; seeking approval to sell all assets

Green Car Congress

EV charging solutions company ECOtality, Inc. The companies have proposed to jointly administer their Chapter 11 cases under the caption In re Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation, dba ECOtality North America, Case No. 2:13-bk-16126-RJH.

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Why Your Car Might Be Towed and What You Need to Know

Clean Fleet Report

Steps to take if your car is towed include verifying where it was taken, collecting the necessary documents like ID and vehicle registration, and paying the associated fines. Keeping your documents accessible in your car is also a good habit in case you’re ever asked to provide proof during a stop.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

Green Car Congress

Current EPA regulations require vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges. No certificate would be issued, and annual re-certification would not be required. Outside useful life vehicles and engines.

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Tesla Superchargers struck as US sees surge in EV charging cable thefts

Teslarati

It appears that a surge in electric vehicle (EV) charging cable thefts is happening across the United States. Over the past few months, an increasing number of charging stations have become targets for thieves. “They’re not just taking one or two. . “They’re not just taking one or two.

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Encana challenges EPA draft Pavillion groundwater report

Green Car Congress

In its study, EPA re-tested private and public drinking water wells in the community and drilled two independent deep monitoring wells. Encana charged that numerous discrepancies exist in the EPA’s approach, data and analysis, and detailed a few: Encana said that the EPA report ignores the Pavillion field’s unique geology and hydrology.

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How One Bad Manny Can P**s Away Your Brand

Creative Greenius

It worked fine for six years, first in charging the electric Rav4 and then starting in 2017 our two new electric Chevy Bolts. To: EVSE < evrgreen@leviton.com > Cc: “ joegalliani@mac.com ” < joegalliani@mac.com > Subject: Re: Form submission: EVB40 #ST12E4 not working. Leviton Manufacturing Co.,

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