It’s being called the “world’s fastest,” as the 350 kW of juice is the new top level for cars. ABB Terra HP High Power fast charger (350 kW) The Terra HP High Power can replenish 200 km (125 miles) of range in eight minutes (40-45 kWh), provide the car will be able to use 300-350… Continue reading ABB Launches “World’s Fastest” Charger – 350-kW Terra
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Target To Install 600 Chargers At 100 U.S. Locations Within 2 Years
35 M BY MARK KANE Retail company Target Corporation announced expansion plans for the charging infrastructure in 20 U.S. states. Tesla superchargers at Target Corporation (Photo courtesy of Tesla) Target initially partnered with ChargePoint in 2012 and Tesla in 2017, installing charging spots at 18 sites in five states. Now, Target is Continuing its partnership… Continue reading Target To Install 600 Chargers At 100 U.S. Locations Within 2 Years
Ionic Materials Raises $65 Million For Revolutionary Polymer Electrolyte
Ionic Materials, a company backed by Bill Joy and the automotive Alliance of Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, raised $65 million in Series C funding round. Ionic Materials Investors are attracted by the promise of a revolutionary polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries that offers high conductivity at room temperature. Using the new electrolyte would enable production of… Continue reading Ionic Materials Raises $65 Million For Revolutionary Polymer Electrolyte
ABB Launches Its Cheapest Charging Station Yet
ABB, known mostly for its DC fast charging stations, launched a new family of AC charging stations. According to ABB, this is the most economical charging solution for homes and businesses in the company’s offering, but we didn’t spot pricing yet. There are three power levels – 4.6 kW (single-phase) and 11 kW or 22… Continue reading ABB Launches Its Cheapest Charging Station Yet
Volvo, FCA, PSA and Jaguar In Talks To Join IONITY, Tesla Too
39 M BY MARK KANE The IONITY ultra fast charging network, launched in Europe by BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, soon could be reinforced by more automakers. IONITY fast charging station in Brohltal-Ost, Germany (source: electrive.com) The idea of 400 stations (with about six 350 kW charging stalls each, on average) by the… Continue reading Volvo, FCA, PSA and Jaguar In Talks To Join IONITY, Tesla Too
Dyson Abandons Sakti3 Solid-State Battery Patents
47 M BY DOMENICK YONEY Well, this sucks. Dyson — the world-famous purveyor of non-traditional-looking vacuum cleaners, hair and hand dryers, and other assorted household items — has been investing vast amounts of money to develop a line of electric vehicles that were supposed to find their way to showrooms by 2020. Well, that automotive ambition may… Continue reading Dyson Abandons Sakti3 Solid-State Battery Patents
IONITY’s First Ultra-Fast Chargers Are Free To Use For Now
19 M BY MARK KANE IONITY launched its first ultra-fast charging station, located on the A61 motorway in Brohltal Ost in Germany. Ionity The six-charger-strong stations apparently are capable of supplying up to 150 kW, with a target of 350 kW output in the future. For now, through the end of May, charging is free,… Continue reading IONITY’s First Ultra-Fast Chargers Are Free To Use For Now
Electrify America To Install Fast Chargers At 100-Plus Walmart Locations
30 M BY MARK KANE Walmart will be one of the key partners in Electrify America’s charging infrastructure project of more than 2,000 DC fast chargers. Electrify America fast charging station According to the press release, Electrify America will install fast charging stations at more than 100 Walmart locations across 34 states by June 2019.… Continue reading Electrify America To Install Fast Chargers At 100-Plus Walmart Locations
VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
In total, more than 2,000 DC fast chargers are to be installed at 484 locations by the end of 2019. Chargers will be supplied by ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet. Here is the map with planned installations – 17 metropolitan areas and on highways in 39 states. Electrify America fast charging network Signet charger for… Continue reading VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
Porsche To Install 500 DC Fast Chargers In U.S. By End Of 2019
52 M BY MARK KANE Porsche hints at charging infrastructure plans for the U.S. – at least 500 DC fast chargers are to be installed by the end of 2019. First 350 kW DC CCS combo fast chargers at Porsche Berlin-Adlershof (source: Elektroauto im Alltag) The German manufacturer would like to have the network ready… Continue reading Porsche To Install 500 DC Fast Chargers In U.S. By End Of 2019