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Mercedes-Benz and the future of bidirectional charging


The concept of bidirectional charging has long been hailed as a game-changer. But how close are we to seeing widespread adoption? In the run-up to the Special Exhibit Bidirectional Charging at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Frank Spennemann, Senior Manager Charging Solutions Energy at Mercedes-Benz, sheds light on the company’s approach to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and the challenges that must be overcome. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz and the future of bidirectional charging


The concept of bidirectional charging has long been hailed as a game-changer. But how close are we to seeing widespread adoption? In the run-up to the Special Exhibit Bidirectional Charging at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Frank Spennemann, Senior Manager Charging Solutions Energy at Mercedes-Benz, sheds light on the company’s approach to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and the challenges that must be overcome. Read more…

Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors

Green Car Reports
“Real-world validation testing” completed on inboard-motor setup Aptera switched to the layout, instead of in-wheel motors, for its future solar EV Per-mile energy consumption remains in line with previous layout Aptera last week announced that it had completed the first round of “real-world validation testing” of its solar-assisted three-wheeled… Read more…

Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors

Green Car Reports
“Real-world validation testing” completed on inboard-motor setup Aptera switched to the layout, instead of in-wheel motors, for its future solar EV Per-mile energy consumption remains in line with previous layout Aptera last week announced that it had completed the first round of “real-world validation testing” of its solar-assisted three-wheeled… Read more…

Farasis unveils EV battery that charges as quick as fueling

ArenaEV
Chinese company Farasis Energy has revealed new battery technology that promises to cut charging times dramatically. This development means drivers concerned about the time it takes to recharge their EVs will have one fewer thing to worry about. Farasis announced its new technology features both lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium ternary battery systems (NMC), each designed for ultra-fast charging.… Read more…