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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…

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7 months ago

6 interesting facts about EV and Pros-Cons you should know

Electric vehicles are not a passing trend; they become more affordable each year and consumers are becoming more comfortable with the idea of plugging in instead of fueling up. A recent survey found that some interesting electric car facts: The first electric vehicle was created in 1832. (Energy.gov) An EV would cost only $1.22 in energy to travel the same distance as a gallon of gas, which currently averages $3.83. (Energy.gov, AAA) The majority of EV car sales are in three markets: China, Europe and the United States. China leads the way with 60 percent of EV car sales globally. (IEA) EV car usage is on target to avoid the use of 5 million barrels of oil per day by 2030 (IEA) 77 percent of people who want to purchase an electric vehicle cite saving money on gas as the primary reason. (AAA) More than one-third of Americans would “definitely” or “seriously consider buying an electric vehicle if they were to purchase a new car today (Consumer Reports). Pros and cons of electric cars Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last few years, but still have much more room for improvement. In addition to the electric car…

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7 months, 1 week ago

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…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

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. …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

You will be surprised to know what will happen to old VinFast batteries

You will be surprised to know what will happen to old VinFast batteries Have you ever wondered: What will happen to the old batteries of VinFast cars? Not so many people are well awared of the fact that, we can’t just simply throw even a tiny battery in the trash. So where do those moon-pound batteries go? Going to the landfills? At the end of their lives, these packs don’t end up in landfills. Are EV batteries recyclable? Instead of throwing used batteries in the trash, VinFast, with the help of VinES, sends them to professional companies for recycling – Li-Cycle. In 2023, VinES Energy Solutions (“VinES”) and Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (“Li-Cycle”), have signed a definitive agreement for a long-term recycling relationship. Li-Cycle has become VinES’ strategic and preferred recycling partner for VinES battery materials. “By recycling battery production scrap and used batteries into the global mobility and energy storage industries, we can achieve a sustainable supply chain while reducing environmental impacts. We believe the strategic collaboration will strongly accelerate both companies’ missions of creating a sustainable future for all,” said Ms. Pham Thuy Linh, CEO of VinES. “We are pleased to advance our collaboration with VinES and become its strategic and long-term recycling partner for…

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8 months, 1 week ago

VinFast Holding CEO at Qatar Economic Forum 2023

On 25 May 2023, Madam Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup Vice Chairwoman and CEO of VinFast Holding had a talk at the 2023 Qatar Economic Forum, with Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin. What is VinFast doing and planning to go global and compete in the very crowed EV markets? The answer could be found in the following video. Bạn cần đăng nhập để tương tác với nội dung này: Đăng nhập.

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11 months ago

Your Guide to Home Charging an EV

Charging your EV at home is one of the great joys of owning an electric car. Using a home charger is the easiest, most efficient, and most practical way to keep your battery topped up. Whether it’s a full tank of gas or a full battery charge, very few of us use all of our range during a day of driving. This means you can plug in your EV at night and wake up in the morning with plenty of power to get you where you need to go. Here are some tips to get the most out of your home charger. Tip 1: Install a Level 2 DC Charger These home chargers give you more power, more quickly. They make it easier to top off your vehicle quickly when needed. And, because you have to charge for less time, you can do all your charging in the off-peak hours when electricity is cheapest. Tip 2: Choose When to Charge VinFast’s app allows you to choose when you want to charge your EV. You can set your vehicle to charge automatically during off-peak times only, so you pay less for electricity. Tip 3: Charge to 80% Modern lithium-ion batteries don’t…

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11 months, 1 week ago