#EV Fast-Charging Industry

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Asia-Pacific Leading the $33.15B Global EV Fast-Charging Market ?

According to BIS Research, the global market for EV fast-charging systems is projected to reach $33.15 billion by 2028, and the Asia Pacific region is poised to lead this market.

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What is the Average EV Range in 2024?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen remarkable advancements over the past few years, making them more viable for everyday use. As of 2024, the average EV range has become a critical factor for consumers considering the shift from traditional combustion engines to electric power. In 2024, the average EV range is approximately 300 miles (483 kilometers) on a single charge. This is a significant…

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Common EV Charging Station Error Codes Recommended - Technology Org

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Common EV Charging Station Error Codes Recommended - Technology Org

The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) has released a report that recommends 26 common electric vehicle (EV) charging error codes to enable faster error reporting, diagnostics and resolution within the EV charging industry. Ultimately, the codes would improve the U.S. charging experience.

EV charging station. Photo courtesy of ABB E-mobility.

The ChargeX Consortium collaborates with U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories, EV charging industry experts, consumer advocates and other stakeholders.

The Recommendations for Minimum Required Error Codes report aims to reduce confusion between charger manufacturers, EV manufacturers and charging station operators, who currently use different messages to report similar errors.

The common codes will simplify diagnostics when a charging session fails, improving EV charging network operations and charging experiences for drivers. Further, the codes will simplify diagnostics when a charging session faces an issue, streamlining EV charging network operations, reducing workforce training complexity and improving the charging experience for drivers.

“The landscape of the American road trip is changing,” said Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, which funds ChargeX.

Electric car at the charging station – illustrative photo. Image credit: Bob Osias via Unsplash, free license

“To make an electrified road trip convenient and reliable, companies in the EV charging ecosystem must be on the same page about how they communicate, especially when issues arise.”

Launched in August 2023, ChargeX — with expert help from Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory — works to gauge and improve the customer experience with public EV charging infrastructure throughout the United States. This report is the first deliverable to serve that mission.

“We are excited to begin implementing these codes,” said Cuong Nguyen, manager of Industry Affairs and Standards at ABB, a consortium industry participant and co-chair of the working group that led the report. “As a company that helped develop these common error codes, we hope to now demonstrate their value to others in the industry, leading to widespread adoption.”

ChargeX also published an implementation guide to help industry practitioners adopt the error codes uniformly and quickly, and additional industry recommendations will follow.

ChargeX industry participants ABB and EVgo demonstrated some of the error codes during the recent CharIN Testival North America 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

“We are proud to work alongside ChargeX to implement root cause solutions that will lead to an elevated customer experience,” said Ivo Steklac, Chief Technology Officer at EVgo, one of the nation’s largest fast charging providers.

“Standardized error codes, which apply to both vehicles and chargers, are foundational for understanding customer experience so the full EV ecosystem can march forward together towards solutions.”

Source: Idaho National Laboratory

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Green energy is in its heyday. 

Renewable energy sources now account for 22% of the nation’s electricity, and solar has skyrocketed eight times over in the last decade. This spring in California, wind, water, and solar power energy sources exceeded expectations, accounting for an average of 61.5 percent of the state's electricity demand across 52 days. 

But green energy has a lithium problem. Lithium batteries control more than 90% of the global grid battery storage market. 

That’s not just cell phones, laptops, electric toothbrushes, and tools. Scooters, e-bikes, hybrids, and electric vehicles all rely on rechargeable lithium batteries to get going. 

Fortunately, this past week, Natron Energy launched its first-ever commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S. 

“Sodium-ion batteries offer a unique alternative to lithium-ion, with higher power, faster recharge, longer lifecycle and a completely safe and stable chemistry,” said Colin Wessells — Natron Founder and Co-CEO — at the kick-off event in Michigan. 

The new sodium-ion batteries charge and discharge at rates 10 times faster than lithium-ion, with an estimated lifespan of 50,000 cycles.

Wessells said that using sodium as a primary mineral alternative eliminates industry-wide issues of worker negligence, geopolitical disruption, and the “questionable environmental impacts” inextricably linked to lithium mining. 

“The electrification of our economy is dependent on the development and production of new, innovative energy storage solutions,” Wessells said. 

Why are sodium batteries a better alternative to lithium?

The birth and death cycle of lithium is shadowed in environmental destruction. The process of extracting lithium pollutes the water, air, and soil, and when it’s eventually discarded, the flammable batteries are prone to bursting into flames and burning out in landfills. 

There’s also a human cost. Lithium-ion materials like cobalt and nickel are not only harder to source and procure, but their supply chains are also overwhelmingly attributed to hazardous working conditions and child labor law violations. 

Sodium, on the other hand, is estimated to be 1,000 times more abundant in the earth’s crust than lithium. 

“Unlike lithium, sodium can be produced from an abundant material: salt,” engineer Casey Crownhart wrote ​​in the MIT Technology Review. “Because the raw ingredients are cheap and widely available, there’s potential for sodium-ion batteries to be significantly less expensive than their lithium-ion counterparts if more companies start making more of them.”

What will these batteries be used for?

Right now, Natron has its focus set on AI models and data storage centers, which consume hefty amounts of energy. In 2023, the MIT Technology Review reported that one AI model can emit more than 626,00 pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent. 

“We expect our battery solutions will be used to power the explosive growth in data centers used for Artificial Intelligence,” said Wendell Brooks, co-CEO of Natron. 

“With the start of commercial-scale production here in Michigan, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for efficient, safe, and reliable battery energy storage.”

The fast-charging energy alternative also has limitless potential on a consumer level, and Natron is eying telecommunications and EV fast-charging once it begins servicing AI data storage centers in June. 

On a larger scale, sodium-ion batteries could radically change the manufacturing and production sectors — from housing energy to lower electricity costs in warehouses, to charging backup stations and powering electric vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and so on. 

“I founded Natron because we saw climate change as the defining problem of our time,” Wessells said. “We believe batteries have a role to play.”

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Note: I wanted to make sure this was legit (scientifically and in general), and I'm happy to report that it really is! x, x, x, x

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Excerpt from this story from Canary Media:

[If you want the report described in this story, here's the link.]

It’s bad enough when a public EV-charging station is out of service. It’s worse when your app doesn’t know that and sends you there just as you’re in desperate need of a charge.

This experience is all too common among the U.S. EV drivers who don’t have access to Tesla’s dependable network, per a new report on EV-charger reliability based on exhaustive data collected from the field.

Unreliable public charging infrastructure and unreliable information on EV-charger uptime have become two of the biggest barriers to the EV transition in the U.S. That’s a problem, as the country needs to shift to EVs fast in order to slash carbon emissions from transportation. But it’s a problem with clear, if complicated to implement, solutions.

So says the inaugural annual reliability report from ChargerHelp, a startup that trains and employs technicians who service and repair EV-charging stations in more than a dozen states. Its analysis of more than 19 million data points collected from public and private sources in 2023 — including real-time assessments of 4,800 chargers from ChargerHelp technicians in the field — finds that ​“software consistently overestimates station uptime, point-in-time status, and the ability to successfully charge a vehicle.” 

That doesn’t mean that the technology under the hood of public charging stations is fundamentally broken, said Kameale Terry, ChargerHelp’s CEO and co-founder. But it does mean that players in the EV-charging industry have to work together — and with the federal and state regulators setting uptime requirements for chargers being installed with the support of billions of dollars of public funds — to solve the root causes of the problems at hand. 

“When drivers say the charger doesn’t work, there’s a complex set of reasons why the charger doesn’t work,” she said. ​“It’s not as simple as a gas station. And to fix something that complex, we need to take a more collaborative approach.” 

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Today's Uber was also my first time riding in a Tesla.

A quick review…

I had no idea how to open the frickin' doors. I know making them flush to the door reduced the drag by a percent or two, but those handles were not intuitive and probably not very ergonomic for people with hand or finger disabilities.

The interior was fine. But it was extremely plain. It reminded me of those bachelor pads of rich tech bros who are super into minimalism.

The giant iPad-like screen to control EVERYTHING seemed silly. And I hate that so many car makers are copying that. Real knobs and buttons can be memorized through muscle memory and are much less of a distraction. With the touchscreen, any change you need to make requires taking your attention off the road and going through menus or even submenus. There is no way to feel the controls without distraction.

The ride was pretty bumpy and uncomfortable. Not sure if that is a suspension issue or if the weight of the batteries causes that. But my car from 2008 has a much smoother ride.

The seatbelt felt cheap and it was extremely difficult to buckle. I kept having to reset it as it would lock up on me before I had enough slack.

Everything in the interior felt cheap. The seat upholstery was this fake leather and felt a bit tacky. And the little A/C vent for the rear seats was very cheap plastic. I felt like I was going to break it when I adjusted the airflow direction.

The good stuff is pretty much the reason people buy Teslas. The acceleration is effortless. Even at slow speeds you could tell. it is very quiet--no blaring engine noise. They have an excellent battery system with industry-leading range and an impressive drivetrain that goes fast and stops fast. I'm sure it is very fun to drive. Just like my brother's muscle cars.

But they put little effort into fit and finish. They did almost nothing to make sure the car was comfortable for passengers. It's like their entire design philosophy was, "As long as it goes fast and has excellent battery life, we can do the bare minimum with everything else."

And that strategy has worked so far. But as I see actual auto manufacturers with decades of experience start to design EVs, I don't think a zippy car will be sufficient for Tesla to stay competitive. Once other companies figure out the charging network dilemma, I think Tesla is going to have some major problems.

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Mahindra & Mahindra’s EV Unit Seeks Investment Opportunities in India to Accelerate Growth

Mahindra & Mahindra, a prominent sports utility vehicle manufacturer, is reportedly in advanced discussions with British International Investment (BII) and other global investors to secure a substantial investment of up to ₹5,000 crore for its electric vehicles (EV) subsidiary. This new funding round is expected to value the EV unit at a higher valuation than the previous round, reflecting the growing interest in the Indian electric vehicle market. The investment aims to support Mahindra’s ambitious plans for expansion and the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

India’s electric vehicle market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing environmental concerns, government initiatives, and evolving consumer preferences. As a result, established automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra are actively seeking investment opportunities in India to capitalise on this emerging market and accelerate their growth in the EV segment.

India has set an ambitious target to transition to electric mobility, aiming for 30% electric vehicle penetration in the country by 2030. The government has implemented various policies and incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, including subsidies, tax benefits, and the establishment of charging infrastructure. These measures have created a favourable environment for investors and manufacturers to participate in the Indian electric vehicle ecosystem.

To align with India’s electric mobility vision, Mahindra & Mahindra’s EV unit has outlined an aggressive expansion strategy. The company intends to launch five new electric vehicle models between April and October 2025, demonstrating its commitment to providing sustainable transportation solutions to Indian consumers.

By incorporating electric SUVs into its product portfolio, Mahindra aims to capture a significant market share in the fast-growing electric SUV segment. It anticipates that e-SUVs will account for 20-30% of its overall SUV sales, with sales volumes projected to reach around 200,000 units. This focus on electric SUVs aligns with the evolving preferences of Indian consumers, who seek both sustainability and performance in their vehicles.

Investment opportunities in the Indian electric vehicle market hold immense potential for both domestic and international investors. The sector offers an attractive landscape for investment due to the following factors:

Growth Potential: With the Indian government’s strong commitment to electric mobility, the EV market is poised for substantial growth. Increasing consumer demand, supportive policies, and infrastructure development create a favourable investment climate.

Technological Advancements: Investment in electric vehicles drives innovation in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and connected features. These advancements contribute to the overall development of the sector and create opportunities for investors to benefit from emerging technologies.

Environmental Considerations: Electric vehicles play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating air pollution. Investing in electric mobility aligns with global sustainability goals, making it an appealing choice for socially responsible investors.

Job Creation and Economic Growth: The growth of the electric vehicle industry stimulates employment opportunities across the value chain, including manufacturing, R&D, charging infrastructure, and support services. This fosters economic development and contributes to the overall growth of the Indian economy.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s pursuit of significant investment for its EV unit reflects the immense potential and investment opportunities in India’s electric vehicle market. As the demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to rise, the sector offers a promising landscape for investors seeking long-term growth and environmental impact. With government support, technological advancements, and changing consumer preferences, investing in electric mobility can contribute to both economic development and a greener future for India.

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Doubling battery capacity is one way to increase the range of an electric vehicle (see also the Mini E, which sacrifices its rear seat for a larger battery and gets 104 miles), but this option is far from sustainable since it also doubles the amount of energy needed to manufacture the battery. It also doubles the costs, of course. The battery of the $ 109,000 Tesla Roadster sells for $ 30,000, as much as an entire Nissan or Mitsubishi vehicle.

Nobody has investigated how much energy it takes to produce a Tesla Roadster battery, or any other EV battery for that matter, but you can get an idea of it using an online tool from Carnegie Mellon University. Corresponding to these data, $ 30,000 of economic activity in the storage battery sector (including the production of li-ion batteries) equals an energy consumption of 23,222 kWh - that’s almost 6 years of electricity consumption by an average British household. The battery has to be replaced after a maximum of 7 years.

These figures suggest that the embodied energy of the battery - not considered in any research paper that investigates the ecological advantages of electric cars - makes up for a substantial amount of the total energy cost of an electric automobile. At the advertised energy use of 21 kWh per 100 miles, 23,222 kWh would take the Tesla 109,938 miles (176,929 km) far. That’s almost 30,000 km (18,600 miles) per year, or 80 km (51 miles) per day. The low “fuel” costs are only half the story if the “fuel tank” itself is that energy-intensive.

Miracle battery

Today, just like 100 years ago, EV proponents are divided on the question of how to market electric vehicles. Some keep emphasizing the fact that most people never drive further than 30 miles per day - therefore the current batteries are well suited to perform their task. Most cars will be charged overnight, battery-swapping stations and fast-charging will do the rest.

Others, however, keep hoping for a revolutionary storage technology that will eventually give EV’s a similar range to that of gasoline cars. This belief is supported by press releases like this: “Nanowire battery can hold 10 times the charge of lithium-ion”. It is interesting to note that the arrival of such a miracle battery has been “just around the corner” for over 100 years now:

“A large number of people interested in stored power are looking forward to a revolution in the generating power of storage batteries, and it is the opinion of many that the long-looked-for, light weight, high capacity battery will soon be discovered.” (source, 1901).

“The demand for a proper automobile storage battery is so crying that it soon must result in the appearance of the desired accumulator [battery]. Everywhere in the history of industrial progress, invention has followed close in the wake of necessity” (Electrical Review, 1901).

Edison himself promised a radical improvement to the lead-acid battery at the turn of the 20th century. It took almost a decade before the Edison battery appeared on the market, and even though it had some advantages over the others, it was very expensive (the price of a gasoline powered Ford Model-T) and far from revolutionary.

The promise of a miracle storage technology reared its head again in the 1960s and 1970s, when electric cars went through a short revival:

“The consensus among EV proponents and major battery manufacturers is that a high-energy, high power-density battery - a true breakthrough in electrochemistry - could be accomplished in just 5 years” (Machine Design, 1974).

The range of most electric (concept) cars in the 1960s and 1970s was considerably lower than that of early 1900 electrics. This was because they were still making use of similar lead-acid batteries, while the cars themselves were already much heavier and more powerful.

Realistic electric vehicles - scenario 1

The miracle battery might one day arrive, but history teaches us not to count on it. What would definitely yield results, on the other hand, is to use existing technology and downsize the car. There are two ways to do this, as was briefly noted above. The first is to go back to early 20th century electric vehicles and equip them with modern batteries. This would extend their range spectacularly, as much as a (not yet existing) nanowire battery could.

If you were to put the lithium-ion battery of the Nissan Leaf in the 1908 Fritchle, the vehicle would have a range of about 644 km (400 miles). If you put a lithium-ion battery with the same weight of the Fritchle-battery inside, you get about 700 miles (1,127 km) range. Add to this the fact that we now also have lighter and more efficient motors (and other vehicle parts) and the range will become even greater.

Even with the headlights and the heating on, driving home over windy hills and muddy roads, such a car would give a safe and comfortable range, similar to that of today’s gasoline vehicles. Moreover, it would consume less energy: the Fritchle used around 7 kWh/100 km, the Nissan Leaf at least 15 kWh/100 km.

A better range is much more than a convenience for the driver. It would also mean that we need fewer charging and battery swapping stations, which would greatly lower the costs and the embodied energy of the required infrastructure. In short, slower EV’s would make EV’s a whole lot more likely. Interestingly, we don’t even have to streamline them. Early electrics had style, and at low speeds aerodynamics is not an important factor in energy consumption.

Realistic electric vehicles - scenario 2

Of course, slow vehicles with the appearance of a horse carriage will not appeal to everybody. But there is another way. We could also downsize the electric car by designing much lighter and fuel efficient vehicles. This is shown by a concept EV like the Trev. This vehicle’s performance is comparable to that of the Nissan Leaf or the Mitsubishi i-MiEV: it has a top speed of 120 km/h (74.5 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (60 mph) in less than 10 seconds.

However, its battery is almost 5 times lighter (45 kg or 99 pounds) and the vehicle itself (including the battery) weighs only 300 kg (660 pounds). In spite of its higher performance, it consumes as much energy as the Fritchle: 6.2 kWh/100 km, half the fuel consumption of the Nissan. Yet, the range of the Trev is similar to that of the Nissan or the Fritchle: 150 km or 93 miles. The reason is of course that if you design a much lighter vehicle, it will also have a much smaller battery that consequently holds less energy. With gasoline powered automobiles, the potential of weight reduction is much larger.

Nevertheless, a vehicle like the Trev would have almost as much benefits as a Fritchle with a 2010 battery. It would still require an elaborate charging infrastructure, but because of its much smaller battery it would seriously relieve the problem of peak demand: fast-charging could become a realistic option without the need to build hundreds of new power plants. It would also have the substantial advantage of holding a battery that is much less energy-intensive to produce.

We cannot have it all

Of course, there are many more possibilities than the two scenario’s outlined here. It would not kill us to drive at speeds of 20 mph, on the contrary, but there is so much potential in downsizing the automobile that we don’t have to go all the way back to the early 1900s to get a decent range.

We could tune them up a bit so that they could get 60 km/h or 40 mph (only sligthly faster than the 1911 Babcock Electric Roadster pictured above) and accelerate just fast enough to leave a crime scene or flee from a mad elephant.

At 60 km/h or 40 mph a trip of 600 kilometres or 400 miles would take 10 hours, instead of 5 hours at a common motorway speed. This does not sound like the end of the world. It’s definitely a whole lot faster than going by foot (120 hours) or by bike (30 hours). We could also equip the Trev with a somewhat larger battery so that it gets a better mileage at the expense of a somewhat lower speed. Or, yet another possibility: keep the Trev like it is but limit its speed to that of the Fritchle.

If we want more speed, we have to sacrifice range. If we want more range, we have to sacrifice speed. If we want to keep the (energy) costs of the charging infrastructure within reasonable limits, we have to sacrifice speed or size. The lesson to be learned here, is that we cannot have it all: range, speed and size. And yet, that’s what we are trying to do.

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Helfinch Introduces Advanced EV Charger Cables for the USA Market

Helfinch, a leading innovator in the lighting and electrical industry, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product line: the advanced EV charger cables specifically designed for the USA market. These cables embody the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, making them one of the best choices for electric vehicle (EV) owners in the United States.

Advanced Features for a Superior Charging Experience

Helfinch’s EV charger cables are packed with the latest features to ensure a reliable and efficient charging experience for all EV users. Here are some of the standout features that make Helfinch EV charger cables a top choice:

1. Durability and All-Weather ProtectionHelfinch EV charger cables are built to withstand the toughest conditions. With the highest Ingress Protection (IP) rating, these cables are dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets, ensuring they perform exceptionally well in any weather condition. Whether it’s rain, snow, or extreme heat, Helfinch cables maintain their integrity and functionality, providing peace of mind to users who need to charge their vehicles outdoors.

2. Smart Charging FeaturesThe smart charging capabilities of Helfinch cables set them apart from the competition. These features allow for efficient energy use, ensuring that your vehicle is charged optimally without overloading the power supply. Smart charging also provides users with the ability to schedule charging times, monitor energy consumption, and receive notifications via a user-friendly app. This level of control and convenience enhances the overall EV ownership experience.

3. Fast Quick ChargingOne of the most critical factors for EV owners is the speed of charging. Helfinch EV charger cables support fast quick charging, significantly reducing the time it takes to charge your vehicle. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who need to recharge their EVs quickly between trips. With Helfinch, you can get back on the road faster, making these cables ideal for both daily commutes and long-distance travel.

4. Extra Long SizesTo accommodate various user needs and charging setups, Helfinch offers its EV charger cables in extra-long sizes of 10, 15, and 20 meters. This range of lengths ensures that no matter where your charging station is located, you will have enough cable to reach your vehicle comfortably. This flexibility makes Helfinch cables suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial charging applications.

5. Multiple Color OptionsUnderstanding the importance of aesthetics and customization, Helfinch provides its EV charger cables in four distinct colors: Yellow, Green, Black, and White. This variety allows customers to choose a color that best matches their personal preference or vehicle color, adding a touch of personalization to their EV charging experience.

Top Selling Variants

Helfinch offers a variety of EV charger cables, each designed to meet different needs and preferences. Our top sellers are:

**NEMA 14–50 Plug with J1772 Connector** This is the most common and versatile option for Level 2 charging in homes. It plugs into a 240V outlet and is compatible with most electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. This variant is highly favored for its reliability and ease of use.

**NEMA 6–50 Plug with J1772 Connector** Another popular option for Level 2 charging, the NEMA 6–50 plug is often used in homes with older electrical systems. It also plugs into a 240V outlet and is compatible with most EVs. This variant is ideal for homes that may not have been updated to the latest electrical standards but still require efficient and effective charging solutions.

**Tesla Compatible Connector** Tesla vehicles use a proprietary connector, but Helfinch offers J1772 to Tesla adapters that allow Tesla owners to use standard Level 2 chargers. This flexibility ensures that Tesla drivers can benefit from the superior quality and features of Helfinch charger cables without any compatibility issues.

Our Additional Features

**Amperage Options** Helfinch understands that different EVs have different charging capabilities. Therefore, we offer both 16A and 32A chargers. This allows users to choose the appropriate amperage based on their vehicle’s specifications, ensuring efficient and safe charging.

**Smart Features** For added convenience, Helfinch cables come with smart features like Wi-Fi connectivity, energy monitoring, and scheduling. These features allow users to monitor their charging sessions, schedule charging times to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, and receive real-time notifications about their charging status.

Available Exclusively Online

Helfinch has strategically chosen to make these premium EV charger cables available exclusively through online stores, including Amazon. This decision allows the company to reach a broader audience and provide customers with the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes. By leveraging the extensive reach and trusted service of Amazon, Helfinch ensures that its customers have easy access to these high-quality products with fast and reliable delivery options.

Why Choose Helfinch EV Charger Cables?

Helfinch has established a strong reputation in the electrical and lighting industry, known for its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Here are several reasons why choosing Helfinch EV charger cables is a wise investment for any EV owner:

**1. Proven Track Record**With years of experience in developing high-quality electrical products, Helfinch brings its expertise and commitment to excellence to the EV charger cable market. Customers can trust that they are purchasing a product from a reputable company that prioritizes performance and reliability.

**2. Cutting-Edge Technology**Helfinch is always at the forefront of technological advancements. The inclusion of smart charging features and fast charging capabilities in its EV charger cables demonstrates the company’s commitment to integrating the latest technology into its products. This ensures that customers receive the most efficient and convenient charging solutions available.

**3. Exceptional Customer Support**Customer satisfaction is a top priority for Helfinch. The company provides comprehensive support for all its products, including detailed user manuals, online resources, and a dedicated customer service team ready to assist with any questions or concerns. This level of support ensures that customers can enjoy a hassle-free experience from purchase to use.

**4. Environmental Responsibility**Helfinch is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By promoting the use of electric vehicles and providing efficient charging solutions, the company contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and supports the global shift towards greener transportation options. Helfinch’s EV charger cables are designed to be energy-efficient, helping users minimize their environmental footprint.

**5. Competitive Pricing**Despite the advanced features and high-quality materials used in Helfinch EV charger cables, the company offers these products at competitive prices. This ensures that customers receive excellent value for their investment, making Helfinch a cost-effective choice for premium EV charging solutions.

Our Customer Testimonials

The launch of Helfinch’s EV charger cables has already garnered positive feedback from early adopters. Here are a few testimonials from satisfied customers:

John Murray. — New York, NY “I’ve tried several EV charger cables before, but Helfinch’s cables are by far the best. The durability is outstanding, and the fast charging feature is a game-changer. Plus, the extra-long cable length means I can easily charge my car no matter where I park in my garage.”

Samantha Klein. — Los Angeles, CA“The smart charging features on these cables are fantastic. I love being able to monitor my charging sessions and schedule them to take advantage of lower electricity rates. The app is easy to use, and the notifications are super helpful. Highly recommend!”

Michael Bevan. — Chicago, IL“I purchased the 20-meter cable in yellow, and it’s perfect for my setup. The all-weather protection means I don’t have to worry about the cable getting damaged, even during heavy rain. Great product and excellent value for money.”

Conclusion

Helfinch is setting a new standard in the EV charger cable market with its innovative, durable, and feature-rich products. Designed to meet the needs of modern EV owners, Helfinch’s cables offer unparalleled performance, convenience, and reliability. Available in various lengths and colors, these cables are perfect for any charging setup and aesthetic preference.

By choosing Helfinch, customers are investing in a product backed by a company with a proven track record of quality and innovation. Whether you are a new EV owner or looking to upgrade your current charging equipment, Helfinch EV charger cables provide the best solution for a seamless and efficient charging experience.

Explore the future of EV charging with Helfinch. Visit our online store on Amazon today and join the growing community of satisfied customers who trust Helfinch for their EV charging needs.

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From Classic to Electric: The Transformation of Iconic Car Models

Electric Revolution in the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is undergoing a monumental shift, transitioning from the roar of gasoline engines to the hum of electric motors. This transformation is not just about the emergence of new electric vehicle (EV) brands, but also about the electrification of some of the world's most iconic car models. This transition to electric power is driven by a combination of environmental concerns, advancements in battery technology, and changing consumer preferences. The journey from classic internal combustion engines to electric powertrains has been both challenging and exciting, reshaping the automotive landscape as we know it.

The Resurgence of the Volkswagen Beetle

One of the most beloved car models in history, the Volkswagen Beetle, has made a comeback in an electric avatar. Originally launched in the 1930s, the Beetle became a symbol of simplicity and reliability. In recent years, Volkswagen announced plans to revive the Beetle as an electric car, part of its broader strategy to introduce more electric models. This new electric Beetle aims to combine nostalgia with modern EV technology, appealing to both classic Beetle lovers and new-age environmentalists. While retaining its iconic shape, the electric Beetle is expected to feature advanced technology like fast charging and a substantial range, catering to the needs of today's EV market.

The Electric Transition of the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang, an emblem of American muscle cars, has also embraced electrification. The Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover, marks a significant departure from the classic Mustang's V8 engine tradition. Launched in 2020, the Mach-E combines the Mustang's legendary performance with the benefits of electric propulsion. It offers a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The Mach-E has been well-received, signifying a successful blend of an iconic legacy with futuristic technology.

MINI Cooper's Electric Makeover

The MINI Cooper, known for its distinctive design and agile handling, has also joined the electric wave. The launch of the MINI Electric brings a new dimension to this British icon, maintaining its classic aesthetics while integrating cutting-edge EV technology. With a range of around 145 miles per charge and a 0 to 60 mph time of around 7 seconds, the MINI Electric retains the brand's fun-to-drive character. This transition reflects the brand's commitment to sustainability while preserving the essence that has made the MINI a popular choice for decades.

Porsche's Electrification with the Taycan

Porsche, synonymous with high-performance sports cars, has made a bold entry into the EV market with the Taycan. The Taycan is not just Porsche's first fully electric car but also a powerful statement in the luxury EV segment. With its exceptional performance, delivering up to 750 horsepower in the Turbo S model, and a range of up to 227 miles, the Taycan has set new standards for electric sports cars. It represents how traditional sports car manufacturers are adapting to the electric era without compromising on performance and luxury.

The Transition of Supercars to Electric Power

The shift to electric is not limited to mass-market models; even supercars are getting electric makeovers. Brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini, known for their powerful engines and exhilarating performance, are exploring electric and hybrid models. The move towards electrification in supercars is particularly significant, as it challenges the traditional notion that electric vehicles can't match the performance of gasoline-powered sports cars. This transition is a testament to the advancements in EV technology, where electric motors can deliver instant torque and unmatched acceleration.

Challenges and Future Prospects

Despite the excitement, the transition from classic to electric models poses significant challenges. These include maintaining brand identity, meeting consumer expectations for performance and range, and managing the higher production costs of EVs. However, the future looks promising as battery technology continues to improve, charging infrastructure expands, and public acceptance of EVs grows. The transformation of these iconic car models into electric versions is not just a trend but a glimpse into the future of transportation, where sustainability meets style and performance.

[mightyflamethrower]

The Hertz Meltdown Reveals Scale Of The EV Debacle

BY TYLER DURDEN

Indeed, the artificial boom and then meltdown of the EV market is a modern industrial calamity. It was created by government, social media, wild disease frenzy, far-flung thinking, and the irrational chasing of utopia, followed by a rude awakening by facts and reality.

CEO of Hertz Stephen Scherr has been booted out due to a vast purchase of an EV fleet that consumers didn’t even want to rent. The company has now been forced to sell them at a deep discount and in a market where consumers are not particularly interested.

Looking back, however, Scherr’s decision to bet everything on an EV boom was a disaster that was highly praised at the time. Only last year, the company bragged: “This morning, [Hertz] was recognized by The White House for our efforts to expand access to electric vehicles across the country. Demand for EV rentals is growing and we’re here to help our customers electrify their travels.”

Pleasing the Biden administration is not the same as pleasing consumers.

The demand turned south fast in a real-world test of drivers. But that’s not all. Hertz could not make their investment pay no matter what they did.

The key issues with EVs are as follows.

The cost upfront is much higher. Financing charges are higher. They depreciate at a higher rate than internal combustion cars. The insurance is more expensive, by at least 25 percent. Repairs are much more expensive, if you can get them done at all, and take longer. Tires are more expensive and don’t last as long because the car is so heavy. Refueling is not easy and missteps here can have nightmarish consequences. They are more likely to catch fire.

Any motor vehicle accident that impacts the battery can lead to repairs higher than the value of the car, that is totaled with so much as a scratch.

To top it all over, there is no longer any financial advantage to the driver. It now costs slightly more to charge under many conditions than to refuel with gasoline.

The novelty of driving one for a day wears off after the first day. At first they seem like the greatest thing that ever happened, like an iPhone with wheels. That’s great but then the problems crop up and people start to realize that they are fine for urban commutes with home chargers and not much else.

They make truly terrible rentals. Obviously, under rental conditions, people have to use charging stations rather than a charger in the garage. That means spending part of your vacation figuring out where to find one.

Not all are superchargers, and if it is a regular charger, you are looking at an overnight wait. If you do find a station with fast chargers, you might have to wait in line. They might not work. You waste hours doing this. And you likely have to reroute your trip even to find a station without any certainty that you will get a spot with a functioning charger.

No one wants to do this. When you rent a car, all you want is a car that goes the distance. And typically car rentals are for going some distance else you would just take a taxi or a Lyft from the airport. You might need to drive several hours. And god forbid that this takes place in cold weather because that can reduce your mileage by half. Your whole trip will be ruined.

Why in the world would anyone want to rent one of these things rather than a gas-powered car? 

You might be better off with a horse and carriage.

Did Hertz think of any of this before they spent $250M on a fleet? Nope. They were just doing the fashionable thing.

Again, I’m not knocking some uses for EVs. If you think of them as enclosed and souped up golf carts, you get the idea. They can be wonderful for certain urban environments so long as you don’t overuse them and have to get them repaired. You also have to be in a financial position to afford the higher costs all around, from financing to insurance to repairs and tires. And you have to be prepared to take a big loss on resale, if you can even manage to find a buyer.

There is money to be made in this market, as there is with any niche good or service. But that is covered with normal market conditions, not massive subsidies, mandates, and frenzies. The Hertz case proves it. It is a perfect clinical trial of these machines. We now know the answer. They cannot work.

And thank goodness because if the United States truly switched over in a big way from gas to electric, we would face other disasters. The wear and tear on roads is much worse due to the sheer weight of the cars, which is 25 percent higher than gas cars on average. Many parking garages would have to be rebuilt with new reinforcements.

Then there is the strain on the grid.

There is no way the industry could handle the demand. Brownouts and travel restrictions would be essential. All this would pave the way toward 15-minute cities.

Please remember how this craze began. It was lockdown time and automakers suspended orders for parts and chips. They stopped cranking out cars. When demand intensified, the chip makers had moved on to other things, so delays escalated. By the summer of 2021, there was a general panic about a growing car shortage.

At that point, consumers were willing to buy anything on the lot, among which EVs. The sales records were completely misinterpreted. The manufacturers made huge investments, and the car rental companies did too. But the product had not really been tested. That test is taking place now, and the EVs are completely failing.

We keep hearing that this is still too early, that development has a long way to go, that more charging stations are coming, that manufacturers are going to overcome all these problems in time. 

All of this sounds very similar to what the producers of mRNA shots say: this was just a trial run and they will get better the next time.

Maybe but doubtful. There is a huge problem in the investment market right now. EVs are massive losers. Consumers, manufacturers, car rental companies, and every other market in which these lemons are made available are running away from them as fast as possible. They had their day in the sun and got fried.

There is another problem: surveillance. 

The car can be tracked anywhere and shut off at a moment’s notice. This is obviously a great thing if the government desires a social-credit system of citizens control.

At this point, it is doubtful that the industry can recover. And yet, even now, the Biden administration is planning more subsidies, more mandates, more restrictions on gas cars, and digging themselves even deeper into this hole.

“The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032,” reports the New York Times.

You simply cannot make up nuttier stuff. 

At some point, we could see manufacturers making the cars just to satisfy the central planners but otherwise preparing to chop them up and throw them out. They would likely be happy to dump them in the ocean but that isn’t allowed either.

[aeoki]

SS Finals - Melee: Chapter 1

Location: Inside Bus Characters: Tomoya, Hokuto, Keito, Eichi, Chiaki, Wataru & Natsume

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< Fast-forward to New Year’s Eve. Day of the “SS” Finals. >

Wataru: ♪~♪~♪

The “SS” Finals have begun in a rather ordinary manner…☆

It’s the biggest festival of the mundane and precious idol industry – I wonder what sort of tragicomedy will unfold this year?

~......♪

Keito: …I sense an unpleasant presence above my head.

Eichi: Maybe it’s just God peering down?

Oh, foolish humans – why do you dance? Are you afraid to learn of God’s will? Hehe ♪

Keito: You’re in a surprisingly good mood, Eichi. Now is precisely the time to tighten the strap on your helmet and brace yourself, you know?

Eichi: Putting on a brave face also counts as being alive and well, Keito. Besides, it’s been a while since we last fought side by side together, so I’m happy.

Keito: That didn’t sound sincere at all. You’d have more fun fighting against me, wouldn’t you?

Eichi: I’ll let Sakuma-kun have that pleasure. He must be quite sad seeing as you two no longer have the chance to tussle it out with one another now that he has carelessly joined the same agency as you.

In any case, the “SS” Finals will begin and end today on New Year’s Eve.

We can’t waste our time – It might be sudden, but I’d like to get right into it. Any objections, unit leaders of the “Red Team”?

Hokuto: Yes, I have objections.

Natsume: You have objections every tiME. Putting that asiDE, who put you in charge, “EmperOR”?

Eichi: You don’t like that idea, Mr Magician Boy? Obviously, it would make more sense for Hokuto-kun, the previous winner of “SS” to be the leader of the “Red Team”.

But things couldn’t have been helped. The “SS” Administration Committee selected “fine” to be the “General Leader” of the “Red Team”.

I’m simply following orders.

Natsume: HmPH, how much did you pay to get that positiON?

Eichi: You make me sound like a horrible person. There are things you cannot buy with money in this world too, you know, Sakasaki-kun. For example, hmm, I can’t seem to think of any at the moment ♪

Besides, “Switch” is only allowed to participate in the Finals through improper means because you guys buttered up to the “SS” Administration Committee, no?

Even if we do have connections with the management, I don’t think you’re in any position to attack me like I’m some villain.

Natsume: Ever the smooth talker, I sEE.

And I’ll say this to protect our reputatiON, but we never “cheated” our way into the FinaLS.

We did “use” the management as a means to survive and as an investment for our future, thouGH.

The final amount of “SSL$” we possessed was more than enough for us to advance to the FinaLS.

Keito: The more you try to cover it up with excuses, the more fishy it sounds instead, Sakasaki.

Natsume: Oh? Were you trying to throw your dearest childhood friend a lifeliNE, you coldblooded Ex-Vice PresideNT? ♪

Keito: In my heart, I’m actually on your side, Sakasaki. I’m trying to say you shouldn’t disturb the peace by recklessly picking fights with people you don’t like.

We should be putting our heads together as the “Red Team” to come up with a thorough strategy to win.

Eichi: Yeah. That’s why I asked all of the unit leaders of the “Red Team” to meet up.

By the way, I’ve already checked if this bus has any bugs and I’ve also asked Wataru to keep watch on the roof just in case.

This bus has the blessed protection of an angel – Wataru will definitely not let anything suspicious in.

Keito: He’s the most suspicious here.

Hokuto: I agree with Hasumi-senpai for a change.

Tomoya: Ahaha. I’m just happy that the old members of last year’s Drama Club just happened to be all together, though.

Hokuto: Hehe. Hibiki-senpai is in a high place as usual too.

Eichi: (Good, good. I suppose it was the right move to place Wataru on the roof of the bus.)

(As long as there is the possibility that Natsume-kun’s “master”, who he loves and respects, is listening in, Hokuto and Tomoya-kun shouldn’t be able to do anything disgraceful, either.)

(Well, compared to the naughty children in the “White Team”... all the members of the “Red Team” seem rather docile.)

Chiaki: I wanna say something: I know everyone has their own opinions, but just as Hasumi said, I’d like us all to team up for the “Red Team’s” victory.

“One for all and all for one” – I don’t intend on pushing “RYUUSEITAI’s” way of doing things onto you guys here.

But “SS” should be a huge game that we – no, every idol – can’t skip out on.

Nothing good will come out of arguing and hurting our teammates – It’ll just end in regret.

Hokuto: …If that’s what you say, Morisawa-senpai.

Natsume: You surprisingly think quite highly of that oppressive upperclassman, huh, Hokke-kUN?

Hokuto: He took care of me during “Rain-bows”.

Tomoya: If that’s what Hokuto-senpai says, then you have all of “Ra*bits” support. We had those intentions from the beginning too, of course.

Eichi: Thank you.

If the leader of “Ra*bits” was still Nito-kun, then I’m sure he’d be endlessly shouting, “That doesn’t matter! I still hate your guts, Tenshouin!”

Tomoya: …Well, I’m not particularly fond of you either, just so you know.

Hokuto: What did you do to our Tomoya, Tenshouin-senpai? I won’t forgive you depending on what you say!

Eichi: Hehe. Did I ever tell you I was seeking your forgiveness?

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Rome Airport in Italy successfully cooperates with Nanjing AE

Background:

To encourage the purchase of electric vehicles and EV charging stations, the Italian government approved a new incentive measure, which has officially come into effect in 2023. The incentive measure is part of dedicated funding for the automotive industry, with about $8.7 billion expected to be spent in the year 2023-2024 to provide subsidies for the purchase of  vehicles of low-pollution and low-emission and charging infrastructure. The introduction of this incentive measure will inject new vitality into Italian electric vehicle market.

Policy subsidies:

What incentives are there for buying an electric car in Italy?

The most important new content of the electric vehicle incentives announced officially in 2023 include subsidies for the purchase of charging stations and a list of beneficiaries. For example, the long-term rental companies offer double subsidies for those whose income is below 30,000 euros .The total fiscal coverage of electric vehicle incentives in 2023 is $150 million.This move will further expand the user groups of electric vehicles and allow more people to enjoy the convenience and benefits of environmentally friendly travel.

Additionally, further donations are expected to be used to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations. 40 million euros will be used to subsidize the installation of EV chargers. The policy aims to reduce net emissions to zero by the year 2050 and replace diesel vehicles by 2035 or earlier.

Current status of charging infrastructure:

By the end of 2022 , Italy had 36,772 EV chargers installed at 19,334 charging stations (stations or poles) and 14,048 public locations. Equally important, the output power of charging point is also growing.The number of ultra-fast charging points has been tripled, with the output power ranging from 100kW to 350kW. This improvement measures will greatly improve charging efficiency and meet the growing charging demand. 

The number of charging stations close to city centers and major cities is growing rapidly . There are more than 600 charging stations every 10 kilometers, aiming to solve the charging problem in the popularization of electric vehicles and provide users with more convenient charging services. Motorway charging points increase rapidly compared to the previous year. In one year, the number of charging stations has been quadrupled , with 64% of them having the power of 150kW or more, providing drivers with shorter charging times for long-distance journeys.

Case:

AE system (AEAUTO) signed a batch order of #120kW DC fast charging stations with Italian bus operators in the first half of this year. The EV chargers will be used for the airport internal bus fleet, buses, and luggage transport vehicles, to improve the overall operational efficiency of the airport and make it convenient for passengers. Meanwhile, this will reduce carbon emissions and provides employees with environmentally friendly and efficient charging service.

There are a lot of fleets in Rome airport in Italy. Including land transportation services and passenger and baggage transport vehicles within the airport area, which require dedicated base locations for maintenance and charging. These vehicles play a vital role in airport operations, providing indispensable support for maintaining flight operations and comfortable passenger travel. Therefore, providing efficient charging solutions for these electric ground service vehicles and employee electric vehicles is crucial for airports.

Selection process:

Airport management began looking for the right charging station product to meet their needs. After visiting Nanjing AE(AEAUTO) #charging station samples at an international trade show , they contacted the local dealer and decided to cooperate with AE system . AEAUTO has a high reputation in the field of charging infrastructure and is committed to #providing the best charging solutions to electric vehicle customers. The products not only provide the perfect combination of functionality, efficiency and convenience, but also meet economic efficiency requirements.

Solution:

Nanjing AE (AEAUTO)#electric vehicle charging stations are equipped with #V2G technology, which not only provides fast charging but also enables two-way flow of energy. It can be realized that the electric energy from the line network can be charged into the power battery of the electric vehicle during the low power load period, and the electric energy in the electric vehicle power battery can be fed back to the line network during the peak electric load period. It can help the line network achieve peak-cutting and valley-filling and frequency modulation functions. It is also equipped with multiple charging method options such as #APP/OCPP/RFID; multiple standard insertion guns can be customized, including #CCS/CHAdeMO/GBT; it also has high-efficiency charging capabilities, with a #charging efficiency of up to 97%. It only takes 20 minutes to fully charge. AE system (AEAUTO)#dc charging stations are carefully designed to be durable, reliable and comply with all relevant safety and technical standards. The dealer and installation teams strategically placed these #charging stations in the airport’s on-site parking lots to ensure that the charging needs of ground service electric vehicles and employee electric vehicles are met without affecting daily operations of the airport.

Result:

The AE system(AEAUTO)#dc fast charger was put into use at the Italian airport, it #successfully solved the problem of bus operators charging their bus fleets. In follow-up feedback, the airport management expressed appreciation for Nanjing AE(AEAUTO) #fleet charging solution and believed that the solution complies with international charging standards and regulatory requirements. It not only helps reduce carbon emissions and is in line with the airport's sustainable development goals , but also meets their economic needs .The customer expressed great satisfaction with this cooperation.

Nanjing AE systemalways adheres to the concept of innovation, constantly improves product quality and service levels , and creates more business opportunities for customers! Whether you are an operator or an individual car owner,AE system will wholeheartedly provide you with the highest quality #ev charging solutions. Make your travel more pleasant and convenient!

[nickgerlich]

Five Hours Or Less

People have laughed at Jeff Bezos for about as long as he has been in business with Amazon. When he launched Prime in 2005, people scoffed about why we might need something in two days. When he started talking about drones in 2013, people laughed even harder, and some people threatened to shoot them down from the sky.



Prime is still with us and going strong, and drones are starting to take off. But not everything can be carried by them, necessitating ground transportation, which Amazon also wants to happen faster and faster. Remember last week when we discussed Target’s sortation facilities to facilitate faster order fulfillment? Now Amazon has responded by increasing its sub-same-day delivery (SSD) to include 100,000 items. The goal is to never let more than five hours elapse between order placement, order picking, and order delivery, all within a 60-minute radius of a distribution center.



Not bad, once you factor in urban traffic, because SSD is only going to happen—for now, at least—in the nation’s largest cities. Think one million and up.



Amazon already has in place, or is planning to build, special smaller order fulfillment centers that only handle SSD orders. The sprawling million or more square feet DCs we see in industrial sectors along freeways and near airports will remain, but for all of the other things that Amazon sells. Basically, the new smaller warehouses will almost be like a convenience store equivalent.

Of course, there are some issues, like whether extra charges may be incurred by customers. After all, getting something delivered in a few hours comes at a price for the company. Walmart has already made such promises with its Walmart+ option. And then there is the thorny issue that many of the workers making this all happen are actually in the gig economy. This means they are not employees of the online vendor, and thus do not receive benefits. Individual states could weigh in on this in a crushing kind of way. I’m looking at you, California, as is everyone else, because you’ve already made noises about doing so.

I am most interested in the product selection that will comprise the 100,000 SKU assortment. It will have to be those items that are most frequently purchased, and typically with a current—and sometimes pressing—need. But these items are typically on the lower end of the price spectrum, and therefore don’t leave a whole lot of room for hefty margins. Volume could make up for that, but you have to actually get that volume first.

As for those gig workers, they will likely be driving personal vehicles instead of shiny new Amazon EV delivery vans. I’ve seen them before. They have a magnetic sign on their door, and they zoom around suburbia as fast as possible, because their paycheck is dependent upon their own ability to maintain delivery volume.



Then we have to think about a society that has become so busy and/or enamored of rapid delivery of everything. Are we really that busy? Or lazy, as some might say? Maybe I have it too good, with a Walmart and a United Supermarket both within a couple of minutes of my parking space. That’s pretty convenient for me, and I get what I want right now. Of course, it may mean I have to delay my workout by 15-30 minutes that day, but so be it.

And never mind that I will never be able to take advantage of SSD anyway, because of living outside a major urban area. Sorry, Amarillo and Canyon peeps: this will never happen here. You’ll have to move to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. And I suspect you would appreciate it greatly, because you won’t have to venture out into the never-ending traffic.

Now that I think about it, I’m rather happy that I don’t need SSD. I’ve got pretty much everything I need at my fingertips. Anything else can wait two days, just like I have been doing since Prime was introduced.

And don’t worry about drones out here on the High Plains. The way the wind was blowing two days ago makes that kind of thing a losing proposition. 

I think we’d all be having the last laugh on Mr. Bezos.

I mean, unless he could harness an 80mph wind to his advantage.

Dr “Dust Gets In Your Eyes“ Gerlich

Audio Blog

[ecodweeb]

About the Author

Chris Maxwell (née  Browder) is a lifelong resident of the sprawling mid-south and south-eastern US. To date he has driven over 260,000 electric miles across a variety of EVs that use SAE charging standards (ie, non-Tesla vehicles). Chris has always loved cars and considers himself to be a dying breed of car enthusiast. 

Chris is of the Capitan Planet generation and has always had a concern for the environment, especially air quality as it affects his asthma. In his early adulthood he promoted the use of Biodiesel and diesel engines to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and farming our way to sustainability. This all came crashing down after the Volkswagen Diesel Emission Scandal (aka "dieselgate"), which prompted Chris to take his advocacy into the electric era.

After returning his cheating diesel on April 1, 2016, Chris eagerly took possession of his 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet - named Gopher - and never looked back. Within three months there wasn’t a non-plug-in vehicle in the household under his name. Chris also rediscovered his passion for motorcycling after going electric, overcoming a 20 year hiatus after a crash. 

Chris's contribution to the local North Carolina EV community includes his annual State of NC Fast Charging report, the annual Brentwood Solar House EV Charging Solar Offset report, and his annual range report on the battery health (capacity) of his 10-year old Smart EV. 

Chris has been very active in North Carolina policy surrounding EVs and charging, including the EV parking and charge pricing policy at NC State University. Chris's dedication to this space culminated in an opportunity to work in the EV charging industry, specifically supporting high power DC Fast Charging systems for commercial class vehicles (mostly Buses, but Semi, Box, and Refuse trucks as well).

Media Profiles & Interviews

ChargePoint Driver Profile Part 1

ChargePoint Driver Profile Part 2

Plug-in NC Ambassador Profile

NC Sustainable Energy Association Profile

Fuel What Matters Blog

NC Clean Energy Tech Center: EVs are Paving the Way for Emission-free Transportation

Wallstreet Journal:  What’s Missing in the Electric-Vehicle Revolution: Enough Places to Plug In

Published EV Articles

Out Motorsports: Can Enthusiasts Bond with EVs?

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