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Last night, I witnessed the future benchmark in travel. Picture this: charging your EV up to 400 km range in just about 15 minutes—quicker than your coffee break! EnBW's NextLevel Charging Park in Chemnitz isn't just about rapid charging. It combines sustainability with convenience, boasting a CO2-saving timber roof and high-efficiency solar panels. While the kids enjoy the eco-friendly playground, adults can relax at the cafe. And with EnBW now offering more than 4.500 hypercharging spots in Germany and more than 600k charging spots in Europe (via the EnBW Mobility+ App), road trips with the family are going to be a lot more enjoyable! Charging stations like this are prepared to deliver power at groundbreaking speeds. Although compatibility with Superchargers is still a hurdle for some electric vehicles, we've reached a stage where the infrastructure itself is ready and waiting; it's the vehicles themselves that need to catch up. But it's good to see that many manufacturers are making concerted efforts to bridge the gap between vehicle capability and charging infrastructure potential ( Some EV's now on the horizon are even said to have an 80-kilowatt-hour battery and a 600 km range that could theoretically charge in about 8 minutes!) With the EU's ambitious targets for EV infrastructure, mandating fast-charging stations every 60 kilometres on major highways by 2025 and aiming for 3 million public charging points by 2030, the stage is set for a significant transformation in how we approach electric mobility. How does the EV charging infrastructure influence your choice of vehicles? EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG #Sustainability #EMobility #Innovation #EnBW

Frustrations of an EV Mum: Range, (perceived) safety when driving at night and ease of use, not to mention the frequency of supercharges chargers on the a140 meant I ran out of charge. I blame myself mainly though - I could have done it very differently. I just needed another 10-12 miles range to get to the Porsche charger in Norwich and a new road system on the a14 meant I probably double backed on myself twice and lost those needed miles. I thought I could get there (just) when I left my friend. The day had required far more driving than originally intended. But necessary. I was impatient, keen to get home and was aware I hadn’t got a discounted rate with an instavolt charger. Take home points: 1) A greater range would have helped me enormously last night 2) Better lighting and not having a charger around the back of a petrol garage at Eye petrol station would have made me feel safer and therefore more likely to trial another charger. The one I tried wouldn’t connect (so frustrating as I had used these chargers before without any problems.) But I just didn’t like the look of the 2 cars in the bay opposite and it was clear the men were talking about me and looking over. I just wanted to drive on as my gut instinct. 3) I think the a140 personally doesn’t have enough chargers on. It is a very rural road that goes a long way. My Porsche navigation system was going crazy telling me to detour which in fact confused me even more. I found it quite stressful and not clear what it was suggesting. I kept zooming into the map to try and ascertain the location of the chargers but it was confusing. 4) I thought worse case I could reach a home charger - but guess what 🙈. That also wouldn’t connect and I have absolutely no reason why (this will be explored further today). My technique was exactly the same to previous. The conclusion: Probably lost ?1.5-2 hours trialling chargers, discussing the options and also trying (new thing for me) a longer range charger with the cable I found located under a hatch in my boot. Plugged it in and followed the instructions but again (I couldn’t get it to work🙈). It mentioned the need to download an app (the idea of having to do that annoyed me also😤). I then accepted the situation and called 4-5 taxis. The first 2 said they had no cars in the area and eventually one agreed to come out but it cost me an additional £30. Others weren’t best pleased with me also with my eta. What do I think could be a solution? Range….. I need a greater range for me personally with my driving habits I have become accustomed to. I am highly unlikely to change and I just don’t have time for things to “not work” quickly and easily. No kids with me last night either. If I had a greater range I would have not been so reliant on the EV infrastructure. 400km would have been perfect. Was I just unlucky? #ev #evinfrastructure #theevmum

This is awesome! EVs and especially BEVs are such an important puzzle piece in achieving transport sector #decarbonization! Beyond creating the required charging infrastructure (#EVCI) that enables wide-spread uptake of these great cars, however, it is also important to create #supplychains for all these battery materials (cobalt, nickel, graphite, etc.) that don't put even more strain on our biosphere! #supplychaindecarbonization

Statiq, India’s leading #electricvehicle (EV) charging #network, has embarked on a #collaboration with Cube Stop Highway Rest Areas, to accelerate the adoption of EVs and enhance the #EVcharging infrastructure across highways in the country. #electronicsnews #technologynews

Exciting news from France! From 2024, the country will revolutionize e-mobility with electric car leasing from just 100€ per month. 🚗🔋 President Emmanuel Macron's commitment to making environmentally friendly electric cars affordable for people on low incomes is a major step towards a sustainable future. 🌱 As a company with a broad and flexible range of EVCI services, we recognize the central role of #EVCharging Infrastructure in enabling a positive change for a true #MobilityRevolution that not only requires electric vehicles, but also comprehensive EVCI.🔌 Therefore, we can only welcome such initiatives that aim to reduce congestion in cities and contribute to the well-being of the environment. 👏 Let's charge the change together!⚡ #FactFriday #EV #SustainableMobility #GreenFuture | Handelsblatt

🔋 Iocharger EV Charging Stations Lead Efficient Travel ⚡️ No more worries about long charging times! The impressive capability of the EV charger significantly reduces charging time, allowing you to get back on the road swiftly. In today's fast-paced modern life, you'll be able to plan your trips more conveniently without waiting for extended charging periods. #charginghub #reufuelingstation #emobility #electricmobility #futuremobility #EV #ElectricVehicle #electricvehicles #transportation #EVcharging #EVcharger #evcharginginfrastructure #gasstation #charginginfrastructure #chargingsystem #chargingstation #sustainabletransportation

Here are some early insights into the potential for #v2g. As noted, guidelines and policies need to be developed for this to come together to benefit all.

This screams: Even higher barrier to entry for e-mobility. 🗣 That is why a comprehensive, subscription based ownership model is the future. 🍀 Affordable, hassle-free & does not come with any surprises. You know exactly what you're getting and how much it will cost you across it's lifetime. 💡 It's like leasing, except it isn't. It is magnitudes better. 📈 Now take that and add unlimited battery swaps using our stations dotted around like vending machines. 🔋 📬 Now you don't need to worry about setting your house on fire, waiting 6h for a battery to charge or running out of battery on the way home from work, the gym, the beach... or wherever you may choose to go. 🚲 🛴 Clover 🍀 The future of sustainable transportation you can call your own.

The trend of the future was already a reality in Madrid since 2017 ‼️ Bus Line with Inductive Charging Reveals its Leadership in Sustainable Mobility A while back we commented on the potential of wireless charging, and now its importance is gaining even more momentum with the announcement of the arrival in the Seattle area of electric buses that will run on InductEV's advanced inductive charging technology. But what many don't know is that Madrid was already one step ahead.... since 2017! December 29, 2017 marked an important milestone: line 76 of EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid), which covers the route between Plaza de la Beata and Villaverde Alto, became the first bus line in Spain to be served exclusively by electric buses with an induction charging system. This breakthrough not only consolidated it as the most modern line in Europe, but also marked a transformative shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport in the city. With a route of 14 kilometers (round trip) and 42 stops, line 76 operated daily with five electric buses, offering improved air quality in the districts it passes through. The batteries were fully charged overnight in the depot using a conductive system, allowing the buses to start service with fully charged batteries. However, what was innovative was the quick recharge in less than 8 minutes at the head of the routes, guaranteeing full autonomy throughout the working day. This recharging system that was used, known as "opportunity recharging" based on rapidly recharging the batteries several times a day during service, at the head of the route, allowed the buses to operate without the need to carry all the necessary energy on board, which in turn facilitated the incorporation of smaller batteries, thus optimizing performance and efficiency. Although at the time, in late 2017, buses with inductive systems were not commercially available, EMT opted for an innovative approach by transforming five Castrosua Tempus plug-in hybrid buses into fully electric buses, integrating the induction charging system along with the conventional plug-in system. This bold step demonstrates Madrid's commitment to innovation and sustainability in public transport, paving the way for a cleaner and more efficient future. #PublicTransport #Sustainability #Technology #Innovation #Madrid #InductEV #InductiveCharging #Madrid #SanIsidro