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U.K.-based battery supplier demonstrates peak charging at 350 kw to recharge a 35-kwh pack in less than five minutes.
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First Mercedes-Benz 400-kw EV fast-charging station opensMercedes aims for 2,500 400-kw chargers at 400 sites by 2030.
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BMW, Ford, and Honda create ChargeScape to help balance the electrical gridChargeScape will let EVs discharge power back into the grid during high-demand periods and charge during low-demand periods.
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Ford patents concept of charging an EV with a trailer batteryTo address towing range anxiety in electric vehicles, Ford has developed bidirectional charging to connect an EV to a battery-equipped trailer.
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Ford patents hint at EV charging while drivingA Ford patent would use coils in the road and an inductive transmitter in EVs to charge batteries.
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Ford patents wireless EV charging systemFord's patent looks to make wireless EV charging more effective by sensing objects that could interrupt charging.
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Rivian is following Ford and GM in adopting the Tesla NACS charge port instead of the CCS port.
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"Holy grail" of EV battery tech unlocks 6-minute recharge timesUltra-fast-charging could revolutionize electric car ownership—and one startup says it holds the key.
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GM patents robotic EV chargerIn the future, your EV charger may connect and disconnect itself.
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Hyundai developed an EV charging robotA robotic Hyundai EV charger can automatically plug into an EV, charge the car, then send a notice to the owner's smartphone when charging is complete.
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Google Maps update includes EV charging integrationGoogle Maps now shows EV drivers which charging stations have fast charging, and cars with Google built-in will suggest the best charging stops.
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Electrify America EV fast chargers coming in 50-mile intervalsEV drivers will also be able to find these chargers at TravelCenters of America through the Electrify America app.
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The system would require the driver to line up the car with the charger and would accommodate both AC and DC charging.
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Tesla Supercharger network to open to non-Tesla EVs according to White HouseThe move to could add more than 26,000 charging connectors for non-Tesla EV owners.
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GM patent: Dual charge ports could allow electric trucks a lot of energy flexibilityHarnessing the dual-layer packs' built-in ability to operate as two, in series or in parallel, electric trucks could charge on two ports at once, or use one for a load while charging on the other.
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Racer and hot rodder creates charging solution for electric carsChange Wind Corporations Wind & Solar Array can reduce electrical grid demand and charge up to six electric cars at once.
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Ford patents charging electric cars by towing themFord has filed a patent application that proposes charging electric vehicles by flat-towing them behind another vehicle.
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Audi E-Tron GT comes with three years of free fast chargingOwners of the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT can plug into three years of DC fast charing on the Electrify America network.
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GM is aiming to ease electric car charging by signing a deal with seven charging networks and letting buyers manage their charging through an app.
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Rivian Adventure charging network set to be Tesla Supercharger network for overlandersThe Rivian Adventure charging network will include 3,500 DC fast-charging stations and 10,000 Level 2 charging stations by the end of 2023.
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Easing range anxiety: Porsche Taycan to come with 3 years of Electrify America chargingPorsche won't leave Taycan owners to their own devices when it comes time to charge their electric sedans on the road. The German luxury and sports car maker announced Monday that every Taycan will come with three years of free charging at Electrify America stations. The goal is to provide Taycan...
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VW shows off mobile fast-charging station for electric carsToday, the vast majority of charging stations are fixed in place after installation. Next year, VW plans to join a short list of companies looking to change that. On Thursday, the German automaker showed off a mobile fast-charging station for electric cars it plans to implement in 2019, and the...
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VW details the engineering behind charging ID R Pikes Peak racerVolkswagen will attempt to set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the electric-car class with the ID R electric racer on June 24. But even before the car hits the course, an incredible amount of planning has gone into ensuring the ID R is a has every chance to compete...
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Volkswagen to install 2,000 fast chargers across US by end of 2019Volkswagen and its Electrify America unit announced plans to install 2,000 fast chargers at 500 stations across the country by the end of 2019. VW's announcement on Wednesday included news that it also plans to install numerous chargers at 100 Walmarts in the U.S. The plan is part of VW's agreement...
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