It’s common knowledge that electrical outlets are not consistent around the world, and many are also aware that the U.S. voltage is lower than European voltage. However there is quite a lot of other significant variability, as shown in the following map, which electric vehicle and EV charger manufacturers must […]
To most people electricity is all the same, other than sometimes it’s 240-volt instead of 120-volt. Behind the scenes, however, engineers and technicians work to ensure “power quality” for energy that both goes into and comes out of devices such as electric vehicle (EV) chargers. What is power quality and
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When a natural disaster or even a short power outage occurs, gaining access to electricity quickly becomes an urgent need. Fortunately, many electric vehicles can serve as backup power sources. How does this work, you may ask, and how do EVs compare to stand-alone battery solutions? Let’s start with stand-alone
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Electric vehicles have become a “charged” political issue in recent years. David Ferris of E&E News interviewed Michael Krauthamer of EV Advisors for the following article on the topic of EV charging at one particular landlord’s properties: By David Ferris | 08/14/2024 06:42 AM EDT The former president’s view of
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Electric vehicles are widely understood to be less mechanically complex than combustion vehicles with engines and transmissions, yet there should be no illusion that electric technology is simple or does not require additional research and development to further enhance performance and reduce costs. That is why the announcement this week
