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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9 million (US$8.9

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SwRI opens Energy Storage Technology Center

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The facility houses SwRI technology to evaluate and to develop battery and energy storage systems for electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles; grid storage; flywheels; and stationary systems such as flow batteries for electric power grid applications. Terry Alger, director of SwRI’s Spark Ignited Engine R&D Department.

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

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EV MYTH ONE: Electric vehicles don’t have enough range. Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. Short-range EV trips. Long-range EV trips. A common concern of Kiwis is how much charging their new EV is going to cost them in their monthly power bill.

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NIST releases final Smart Grid Framework 2.0

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Framework lays out a plan for transforming the US’ aging electric power system into an interoperable Smart Grid—a network that will integrate information and communication technologies with the power-delivery infrastructure, enabling two-way flows of energy and communications. Just as its draft version did, the final 2.0

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SCAQMD awards AC Propulsion $300K grant for 3 electric service van conversions

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The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply. The converted vehicle will comply with Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety SAE J2344, and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. By heeding basic guidelines like these, you can extend your car battery’s life and stay safe on winter trips too.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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Just a few days after the California Air Resource Board's mandate came out, Governor Newsom had to publicly beg electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to concerns of the power grid and blackouts. This winter, residents in the Sierra Nevada mountains lost power for days due to heavy snow storms.