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Experts Urge Kerbside EV Chargers Be Planned Like Traffic Lights to Eliminate Charging Black Spots
An Australian study argues that kerbside electric vehicle chargers should be planned like traffic lights, with local governments and communities leading deployment to prevent black spots caused by top-down utility-driven approaches. Eastern Sydney’s three councils have built Australia’s largest public charging network, but lengthy approval processes and enforcement challenges remain unresolved.
Schneider Electric Launches Smart Home EV Charger with Built-In Dynamic Load Balancing at Competitive Price
On September 2, Schneider Electric introduced the Schneider Charge, a smart Level 2 home EV charger with built-in dynamic load balancing in the U.S. and Canada. Priced at $695, it undercuts the Tesla Wall Connector while offering enhanced functionality for homes with limited electrical capacity.
Santa Monica Builds One of the Largest Electric Bus Charging Networks in the U.S., Targeting Full Zero-Emission Fleet by 2032
Santa Monica has invested $56 million to deploy 130 DC fast charging ports in partnership with ChargePoint and Eaton, aiming to achieve a fully electric bus fleet by 2032 and establish one of the largest electric bus charging infrastructures in the U.S.
San Francisco Launches Curbside Charging Program to Add 100 Chargers by 2030
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority has announced the Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Permit program, aiming to install 100 public curbside chargers by 2030. The initiative prioritizes residents without private parking, though the limited number may not meet citywide demand.
Emobi and OmniTrust Break Plug & Charge Security Barriers, Enabling Seamless Upgrades for 80% of North American Charging Equipment
Emobi has partnered with cybersecurity firm OmniTrust to launch JustPlug, a cloud-based Plug & Charge system built on the ISO 15118 standard and Hardware Security Modules. The solution enables approximately 80% of North American chargers and electric vehicles previously unable to support traditional systems to conduct secure, card-free, and app-free charging, significantly lowering adoption barriers.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV First Drive: 1,139 Horsepower Redefines High-Performance SUVs
Porsche’s flagship all-electric SUV, the Cayenne Turbo EV, showcased 1,139 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.1 seconds during a test drive in Colorado’s mountains, challenging supercar-level performance while featuring 800V ultra-fast charging technology. The model starts at $163,000.
BYD Yangwang U7 Completes 350 Flash Charges in 9-Day Test with Only 1.3% Battery Degradation
BYD's premium brand Yangwang conducted an extreme durability test on the U7 sedan in Nanning, China, involving nine consecutive days of high-speed driving and 350 flash charging cycles. The battery retained 98.7% of its capacity, demonstrating limited impact from ultra-fast charging on battery longevity. The test, conducted in ambient temperatures reaching 36°C (97°F) with the vehicle sustaining speeds of 240 kph (149 mph), pushed the battery's thermal management system to its limits.
UK Used EV Battery Cell Voltage Imbalance Survey: 1 in 85 Vehicles Requires Further Inspection
A recent analysis by UK battery diagnostics company Generational reveals that in nearly 10,000 used electric vehicle battery tests, one in every 85 vehicles exhibited cell voltage imbalances exceeding 50 millivolts, potentially affecting battery performance and vehicle range. Experts emphasize that traditional State of Health (SoH) assessments fail to uncover such underlying issues, highlighting the need for cell-level diagnostics to detect faults early.
Aptera Solar EV Receives International Certification, Daily Self-Charging Exceeds U.S. Commute Needs
TÜV Rheinland certifies that the Aptera solar electric vehicle can generate an average of 4.23 kWh of solar power daily under normal parking conditions, sufficient for 67 kilometers of driving—surpassing the average U.S. daily commute distance. Experts confirm its energy efficiency is more than double that of mainstream EVs, marking a milestone for solar-powered vehicle practicality.
Taiwan’s Public Charging Piles Outnumber Gas Stations—So Why Are EV Owners Still Struggling?
Taiwan’s public charging piles now exceed the number of gas stations, yet EV owners continue to report significant inconvenience. During peak hours, five electric vehicles often compete for just two chargers at rest stops, while issues like fuel vehicles occupying charging spots, malfunctioning equipment left unrepaired, and fragmented charging apps and standards further undermine the user experience. Experts advise EV owners to assess charging convenience based on their personal commute routes rather than relying solely on official statistics.
Kempower North America Data Reveals: Number of Charging Plugs is Key to Utilization, 8-Plug Sites Deliver Over Twice the Energy of 4-Plug Sites
Kempower’s latest North America data analysis shows that the number of plugs at public charging stations has a correlation of 0.63 with utilization, far exceeding the 0.228 correlation for total installed power. Sites with 8 plugs delivered an average of 128,342 kWh, more than double the 61,453 kWh at 4-plug sites. The study notes that distributed charging systems can boost utilization by 83%, though the causal relationship between plug count and utilization requires further validation.
Sweden Deploys World’s Largest Underground Battery-Electric Mining Trucks with 120-Tonne Capacity
Swedish mining company LKAB has deployed two 120-tonne battery-electric mining trucks 1,250 metres underground at its Malmberget iron ore mine, setting a new global record for underground electric transport with a single-charge capacity of 3,200 tonnes of iron ore.