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EU Parliament Approves Road Tolls Reform to Favor Zero-Emission Trucks

After five long years of negotiation, the European Parliament in February approved the Eurovignette Directive reform, offering significant toll discounts to hydrogen and battery-electric heavy goods vehicles. The new rules...

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EVs Need 800 V and 800 V Needs Silicon Carbide

800-volt electric vehicles (EVs) are here and more are coming. 800 V systems started in luxury EVs such as the Porsche Taycan and the Audi e-Tron GT, and have since...

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Why Do EVs Still Need 12 V Lead-Acid Batteries? Well, They Don’t!

The continuous advancement of lithium-ion battery technology has given electric cars longer driving range, faster acceleration and more horsepower than ever before. And yet, most EVs on the road today...

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EV Battery Swapping vs. Extreme Fast Charging

Entering the second decade of the global electric car revolution, battery charging time remains the highest hurdle to clear. Between the two primary solutions, battery swapping versus extreme-fast charging (XFC)...

Electric buses charging at the end of a route

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Impact of Climate on the Range of Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a key piece in many governments’ plans to reduce carbon emissions. As more are deployed in a wider range of climates, we are learning about the...

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Four Key Technology Trends for EVs in the US

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more common, and although there are still challenges to overcome (such as scaling up infrastructure), most of the technological barriers have been removed...

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Electric School Buses and Government Subsidies

Almost 500,000 school buses serve approximately 25 million students in the US, driving around 3.4 billion miles a year and eliminating the need for about 17 million cars. Currently only...

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Charging into the Future: Europe and the United States Race to Build EV Infrastructure

The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, with both governmental incentives and the necessity for climate-friendly alternatives paving the way. This transition hinges largely on a robust, accessible...

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Streetlight Charging: A Solution for Urban EV Infrastructure

In 2016, London piloted a project in Kensington and Chelsea to convert streetlights into EV charging stations. This involved upgrading fuses for safe power delivery without disrupting the electrical network...

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E-Mobility Devices and Charging Safety in Domestic Applications

UL certification has become increasingly important for charging of e-scooters and e-bikes. Authorities emphasize the necessity for UL-certified products to enhance the safety of charging e-mobility devices.

EU Parliament Approves Road Tolls Reform to Favor Zero-Emission Trucks

EVs Need 800 V and 800 V Needs Silicon Carbide

Why Do EVs Still Need 12 V Lead-Acid Batteries? Well, They Don’t!

EV Battery Swapping vs. Extreme Fast Charging

Impact of Climate on the Range of Electric Vehicles

Four Key Technology Trends for EVs in the US

Electric School Buses and Government Subsidies

Charging into the Future: Europe and the United States Race to Build EV Infrastructure

Streetlight Charging: A Solution for Urban EV Infrastructure

E-Mobility Devices and Charging Safety in Domestic Applications

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