Over 50% Of American Homes Are Unprepared For Safe EV Charging

Range anxiety and long charging times are some of the more pressing challenges the electric vehicle industry faces today. But these aspects arguably overshadow some underlying issues that require equal, if not more attention, like a proportionate upgrade of the electricity grid, and the safety of electrical systems in homes. The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) recently conducted a consumer survey to understand the compatibility of American homes with safe EV charging. ESFI discovered that more than 50 percent of US homes don’t have electrical systems ready for the continuous load that EV charging demands. 63 percent of respondents said that they scheduled a home inspection before installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and 54 percent of homes required an electrical panel upgrade. Even though 75 percent of EV owners did not face any charging issues, eight percent of them had received an electrical shock. Using manufacturer-approved and certified charging equipment is vital in ensuring the safety of your home and your EV. InsideEVs recommends using EV charging equipment that adheres to safety standards from UL, ETL, TUV, or CSA, and buyers should ensure that the unit contains a printed label. EV charging often involves large quantities of current flow over…

E-VIN TIPs & TRICKs Episode 3: Solar Energy and Your VinFast VF 8 — The Perfect Combo!

Great news for all VinFast enthusiasts! Our latest episode of “E-VIN Tips and Tricks is an absolute must-watch. Our charismatic host takes us on an intriguing journey into the EV world alongside three special guests: Athena and Tabatha, proud VinFast VF 8 owners, and Leo, an authority on solar energy. Our host – Ms.Thuy Van, Athena, Tabatha, and Leo engage in an enlightening discussion. Athena: Unveiling the Convenience of Charging Athena, a proud VF 8 owner since June, speak candidly about her charging habits. She appreciates the accessibility of public charging stations but after learning the perks from Leo, is seriously contemplating the integration of solar panels into her home charging setup. Athena reveals her current VF 8 charging methods and shows interest in solar solutions for the future. Tabatha: From Skeptic to Solar Advocate Tabatha, a realtor by profession, narrates her evolution from a solar skeptic to an enthusiast. After encountering challenges with public charging, she opted for a home charging station. Tabatha speaks on her staggering reduction in fuel expenses, which now equate to only a mere 10% of her previous gasoline costs. Tabatha highlights her transformative journey with VF 8 and the financial freedom gained through home…

Biden Administration Proposes $15 Billion Investment in EV Charging Infrastructure

In the second quarter of 2023, The Biden administration has made it a priority to address the lack of charging infrastructure. In his infrastructure plan, President Biden has proposed investing $15 billion in EV charging infrastructure. This investment would help to accelerate the installation of chargers across the country, making it easier for people to switch to EVs.  America is facing a major challenge in its transition to electric vehicles (EVs): the lack of charging infrastructure. While the number of EVs on the road is growing rapidly, the number of public charging stations is not keeping pace. This is a major barrier to EV adoption, as many potential EV buyers are concerned about being able to find a place to charge their cars.  There are a number of reasons for the lack of charging infrastructure in America. One reason is that the cost of installing charging stations is high. Another reason is that there is no single standard for EV charging connectors, which makes it difficult for businesses and governments to install chargers. Finally, there is a lack of federal funding for EV charging infrastructure.  With the above decision, a number of electric vehicle infrastructure issues will be resolved. In…

New York City Plans to Install 40,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030

1 month ago, VinFast had a very spectacular launch in New York with the event of listing VFS on the US stock exchange. Along with the development of the green energy market in New York, VinFast will certainly have many opportunities here. Especially when New York City Plans to Install 40,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030 and create more advantages for the EV market to develop.  New York State has pledged up to $250 million through 2025 to build EV charging stations throughout the state through its EVolve NY program. In fact, New York is second only to California in the scope of its financial commitment to EV charging station infrastructure. Financial incentives and grants are available for businesses who want to explore EV charging station installation in New York.   There are three levels of EV charging stations: Level-one chargers are mainly for home use and can charge from a residential 120-volt outlet. Grants and incentives for New York businesses focus mainly on level-two and level-three EV chargers. Level-two chargers use 240 volts and can give an EV 30 to 50 miles of charge an hour. Level-three superchargers, or DC fast chargers, can fully charge a vehicle in less than…

EVgo to Triple Its Fast-Charging Network in the United States 

VinFast just released a new free charging promotion program and EVgo is in VinFast’s public charging network top list. EVgo’s plan is to provide “a convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging network that brings fast charging to everyone.” See how this network compares to others.  What Is the EVGgo EV Charging Network?  EVgo was founded in 2010 and opened its first charger in 2011. The company provides Level 2 and fast chargers and claims to be one of the largest fast charging networks in the country, with chargers across more than 30 states and plans to triple the size of the network in the next five years.  EVgo’s goal is to provide a “a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone.” Furthermore, EVgo focuses on using renewable energy sources at its chargers. The company claims its energy is 100% renewable and its chargers have a 98% uptime rate. EVgo is a publicly traded company.  How Many EVgo EV Charging Stations Are In the U.S.?  EVgo claims to be one of the country’s largest public fast charging networks. EVgo offers more than 850 stations across more than 30 states and 60 metropolitan areas. EVgo charging…

The reason why VinES confidently competes with Chinese batteries

Although it is making the Korean and Japanese battery industries ‘smoke’, Chinese batteries do not worry VinES because according to Ms. Pham Thuy Linh – General Director of VinES, they still have certain competitive advantages.  In the past 10 years, thanks to the support of the Government and the exploding green car trend in the country (the growth rate of electric cars in China in a decade has been faster than many decades of growth in the Japanese and European markets). Europe or North America) Chinese battery companies have grown strongly in both output and the speed of battery technology development. Even for car manufacturers such as Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, BMW… equipping batteries from China on car models sold in this market also helps them have a certain competitive advantage.  And CATL is the battery company that has this advantage and has grown rapidly, surpassing LG Chem, Panasonic, SK On, and Samsung SDI to lead the battery supply chain for 6 consecutive years. The explosion of the domestic electric vehicle market also caused another name, BYD, to rise to the 3rd position in global battery market share, even surpassing LG Chem, which ranked 2nd in the field of electric vehicle…

NASA technology helps fully charge electric vehicles in 5 minutes

Experimental technology NASA uses to cool equipment in space could cut electric vehicle (EV) charging times to less than five minutes. This news comes in the context that electric vehicle sales are on the rise and have reached their highest level ever.  The experimental technology was initially developed by scientists to support “nuclear fission power systems for missions to the Moon, Mars, and other more distant planets.” Specifically, this technology provides fuel for “vapor compression heat pumps to operate. From there, EV engines help maintain habitats on the Moon and Mars, while controlling heat and supporting life inside spacecraft.”  Thanks to the “subcooled flow boiling” technique, NASA technology can increase the current through improved heat transfer through the charging cable. This will significantly reduce the time needed to fully charge a vehicle.  NASA explains that an electric current with a minimum strength of 1,400 amps can fully charge an electric car within 5 minutes. Meanwhile, the fastest chargers used in science and industry today only produce a maximum of 520 amps, and most chargers on the market only support less than 150 amps.  A research team from Purdue University, led by mechanical engineering professor Issam Mudawar, said their experiment successfully…

Charging an electric car in the rain is not dangerous

“Can the car charge when it rains?” is a question that many people still ask about the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle segment. Companies say that charging when it rains is safe for people and vehicles, because electric vehicles and charging stations are thoroughly tested for safety under harsh conditions before they can be sold on the market.  Water and electricity are a dangerous combination that can cause fatal accidents. Therefore, the vehicle’s battery and charging system are designed to be as watertight as possible, and integrate many additional technologies to protect against discharge, short circuit, etc. Each step of the charging process is carefully calculated to To protect the driver, electronic components must comply with strict rules set by safety organizations around the world, including the Ingress Protection (IP) standard, which indicates the level of dust/water resistance set. by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).  The IP standard represents the level of dust and water resistance of electronic components, and is widely used around the world. According to IEC 60529 standards, dust resistance is expressed through the first number, 1-6, water resistance is the next number from 1-8, the higher the number means the more resistant to dust/water factors. big. …

The US continues to expand car charging stations, a “golden” opportunity for VinFast

To realize the country’s plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050, the US Government has issued policies to develop electrified vehicles and expand the car charging station system in this country. This is a huge opportunity for VinFast electric cars in the US.  New policies on expanding the car charging station system in the US  Building a system of public electric charging stations will make owning an electric vehicle easier and more practical. In order to solve the problem of a limited number of charging stations and accelerate the process of making electric vehicles a popular vehicle, the US government has issued many new policies to expand the electric car charging station system nationwide. .  Car charging stations in the US – a million-dollar industry  According to the US Department of Energy, with 1.8 million electric cars on US roads, there are only about 100,000 charging sockets at about 41,000 public charging stations and fewer than 5,000 fast charging stations. This difference has caused many difficulties for consumers when considering traveling by electric vehicle.  According to The Brattle Group (US economic and financial consulting organization), the number of electric vehicles in the US could increase to 35 million by 2030,…

Charging solutions and mobile application integration for VinFast EV with Electrify America

Founded in late 2016 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Electrify America is a subsidiary of Volkswagen America. This is one of the companies that owns the largest fast charging towers in the US. VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide charging services for VinFast electric car models.  In near future, customers who own VinFast’s VF 8 and VF 9 will enjoy the smart Plug & Charge feature to connect to Electrify America’s network of charging stations across the United States. This is a technology that allows vehicle drivers to pay for each charging session by plugging the charger into the electric vehicle, with just one completed installation on the VinFast app.  Immediately after announcing the construction of an electric vehicle factory in the US, VinFast continued to announce a cooperation with Electrify America – one of the companies that owns the largest fast charging station in the US. With the same mission towards Zero-Emission Vehicles, the cooperation between the two parties will bring a complete driving experience to customers, contributing to accelerating the global electric vehicle revolution.  Electrify America currently owns 800 electric vehicle charging stations and about 3,500 individual charging ports in operation and in the completion…