Tesla Installed 1,021 Superchargers To Date In China

46 mins ago by Mark Kane Tesla Model S and Model X at Supercharger The Tesla Supercharging infrastructure in China is growing quickly – already tallying 1,021 stalls at 188 stations through the end of 2017. Tesla Model S at Urban Supercharging station Additionally, China is the only country with big 50-stall stations – three of… Continue reading Tesla Installed 1,021 Superchargers To Date In China

Porsche Exec On Mission E Charging At 800 Volts, Battery Tech, More

Uwe Michael, Head of the Electrics/Electronics Development Division at Porsche Porsche will remain true to its ethos while making electronics and electrification a “strong brand value.” Uwe Michael, Head of the Electrics/Electronics Development Division at Porsche, speaks to battery tech and charging times. He also elaborates on software, apps, artificial intelligence, and his team’s plan… Continue reading Porsche Exec On Mission E Charging At 800 Volts, Battery Tech, More

South Korea To Standardize CCS/Combo Fast Charge Standard

53 mins ago by Mark Kane World Map of Charging System Standards (source: CharIn) South Korea, despite initial engagement in the CHAdeMO fast charging standard several years ago, is now making a switch to the CCS Combo standard used in North American – Combo 1. Chevrolet Bolt EV CCS Combo 1 inlet It was already… Continue reading South Korea To Standardize CCS/Combo Fast Charge Standard

New In-Road Wireless Charging Idea Could Become A Breakthrough

New In-Road Wireless Charging Idea Could Become A Breakthrough – video 1 min ago by Mark Kane [embedded content] A team at Stanford University has published research results for longer range dynamic wireless energy transfer for potential use in electric vehicle charging. Stanford University: Wireless charging of moving electric vehicles overcomes major hurdle Both, stationary and dynamic… Continue reading New In-Road Wireless Charging Idea Could Become A Breakthrough

Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers

Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers 30 mins ago by Mark Kane Fastned charging station Dutch company Fastned is covering the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries with fast chargers, but what Fastned’s doing really fast is selling bonds. Fastned charging station In just 10 days, the company was… Continue reading Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers

ABB Charges Up Bulgaria With Network Of Fast Chargers

1 min ago by Mark Kane BMW i3 charging at the ABB Terra CJG fast charger in Bulgaria eMobility International (a company that creates, maintains and operates charging infrastructure) is expanding its nationwide fast charging network in Bulgaria using 50 kW multi-standard fast chargers supplied by ABB. ABB delivers Bulgaria’s nationwide fast charging network According… Continue reading ABB Charges Up Bulgaria With Network Of Fast Chargers

Number of Charging Stations In U.S. Increased To 48,000 (15,000 in California)

Total Number of Level II and Fast Charging Units per State, with Share of Fast Charging Units (source: energy.gov) There are some 48,000 charging stations in the U.S. (AC Level II and DC fast chargers), out of which almost one third are located in California – more than 15,000. Hyundai IONIQ charging According to the… Continue reading Number of Charging Stations In U.S. Increased To 48,000 (15,000 in California)