There are four types of electric car plugs in North America. Each plug is compatible with different electric vehicles (EVs) as well as capable of providing a certain amount of power. Knowing which plug your EV can accept is critically important as not all charging stations carry all the different types of electric car plugs. …
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Charging an electric vehicle (EV) is a bit more complicated than with an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV). With ICEVs, it doesn’t matter which gas station you pull up to, all the nozzles will fit your vehicle and will refuel the tank within five minutes. There may be different blends of gas and a separate …
Electric vehicles (EV), like any new technology, are still working through terminology. As technology advances, standardized terms are defined. The same holds true for EV charging terms. For architects, engineers, builders, and contractors out there, it is critical to understand these EV charging terms, especially as EVs become more and more prevalent. In fact, some …
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Knowing where to charge an electric car is a major barrier for first-time shoppers. In addition to having enough range, knowing where to charge is a major concern. Traditionally, refueling a gasoline-powered vehicle, or Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV), takes a matter of minutes. In addition, gas stations can be found at just about every …
For most individuals and businesses, installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station(s) will be the first time they have ever gone through the project. As exciting as it is to provide charging solutions for residents, employees, or customers, it can be fairly challenging throughout the job. Like other first-time projects, this inexperience can lead to …
“How long does it take to charge an electric car?” is one of the first questions first-time shoppers have. Among a few other things, charging is a big concern. Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in just 10 years, however, new EV buyers are still concerned about charging duration. With the conventional internal …
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There are many different varieties of electric vehicles (EVs). Some are all-electric, known as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and some are plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Even conventional hybrids are considered electrified vehicles. Looking specifically at BEVs, there are three types of all-electric cars: local, regional, and adventure. Each of these different types of all-electric cars have …
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Despite popular belief, the history of electric cars is quite extensive. While electric vehicles (EVs) have only just broken into the mainstream, EVs were invented in the early 1800s. At first, EVs were quite popular amounting to one third of the vehicle market. However, the development and performance couldn’t quite keep up with the combustion …
Destination Charging: what is it and why is it important during multi-day long trips? This article will dive into the importance of destination charging, why it is crucial for multi-day long trips, and where to find destination charging. While 83% of electric vehicle (EV) owners charge at home, per National Idaho Laboratory, charging during long …
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There are many factors that affect electric vehicle range. Just like with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine or “gas”) vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) experience reduced efficiency during certain conditions. While some of these factors can be mitigated through driving behavior, most are just the realities of real-world driving. The EPA may rate a vehicle for a …
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