19 Apr 2024

Electrify Canada Expands Hyper-Fast Charging Network to Province of New Brunswick 

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99249"] New locations in Grand Falls, Saint John and Woodstock will feature Next-Generation Chargers [source: Electrify Canada] Ajax, ON (March 13, 2024) – Electrify Canada announced today the opening of two new charging stations and one coming soon in New Brunswick, marking the network’s expansion into the province. Located in convenient locations and near amenities, the charging stations in Grand Falls, Saint John, and Woodstock e...
18 Mar 2024

Audi Q6 e-tron: Focus on Charging Performance – The New Premium Platform Electric (PPE)

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="98437"] Maximum charging power of 270 kilowatts for a large part of the charging time – energy for up to 255 kilometers recharged in only ten minutes Standardized communication between charging station and vehicle The Europe-wide Audi charging network and Audi charging hub terminals in urban environments offer a dense network of charging points [source: Audi AG] dense network of charging points Ingolstadt, March 18, 202...
6 Mar 2024

Audi charging hub Frankfurt without Barriers

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="97905"] Smooth-action swivel arm, height-adjustable displays, and ample room between charging points make charging easy for all Attractive food and service offers at partnering Klassikstadt Frankfurt New service: support advisors provide virtual guidance from Audi charging hub in Nuremberg Audi opens its sixth charging hub in Frankfurt am Main. At Orber Straße, the drivers of electric cars of all makes can charge their ve...
14 Feb 2024

Electrify America Debuts First Indoor Flagship Station in San Francisco

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="97343"] Electrify America Transforms the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Experience, Creating a Customer Oasis with Hyper-Fast Charging [source: Electrify America] San Francisco, CA – Electrify America, the largest open DC fast-charging network in the U.S., announced the opening of its first indoor flagship station available to the public on February 9 at 928 Harrison St. in San Francisco. Located two blocks from the Bay Bridge, the indoor charg...
26 Jan 2024

Charging Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather: Electrify America’s Top 5 Tips

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="96532"] Editor's Note: We just recently stumbled across this infographic from Electrify America, and given all the news of charging issues out of an iced-over Chicago last week, it seemed like perhaps a timely reminder for people new to EV ownership on best ways to prepare for cold weather. [source: Electrify America] With more consumers switching to EVs, it’s important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. Charging in c...
31 Jul 2023

Volkswagen Group Publishes Third Responsible Raw Materials Report

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88263"] Annual report on progress in transparency and risk mitigation in raw material supply chains   Focus on human rights risks by the appointment of a new Human Rights Officer Highlights in 2022: Joining the “Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance” (IRMA), the “Leather Working Group” (LWG) and “The Copper Mark” advisory council  This year’s Responsible Raw Materials Report focuses on adjustments to the existing man...
19 Jun 2023

Audi Redefines Quick Charging: First Audi Charging Hub in Austria Opened in Salzburg

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="86982"] Four reservable quick-charging points with up to 320 kW of output Vorsprung durch Technik enables sustainable charging without any drop in performance Accessibility, strong charging performance, existing infrastructure, and much more turn charging into an experience Ad-hoc charging also possible via credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay 24/7 availability and numerous services also make the charging hub attractive to people jus...
31 May 2023

Electrify Commercial® and Rocky Mountain Power Support Electric Vehicle (EV) Drivers in Utah with 20 New Direct Current Fast-Charging Stations

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="86615"] More than 80 individual chargers capable of speeds up to 350 kilowatts (kW) are coming to the Wasatch Front and other areas of the state [source: Electrify America] Reston, VA – Electrify Commercial today announced plans to support Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacificCorp, with the installation of 20 EV charging stations in Utah. The project will include more than 80 individual chargers at 15 stations in the Salt Lake City area and five s...
21 Apr 2023

Electrify Home Offers Earth Week Savings on HomeStation™

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85557"] Electrify Home, a business unit of Electrify America dedicated to residential charging solutions, is offering Earth Week savings on its Level 2 residential charger, HomeStation. With 9.6kW of available power at 40 amps, the HomeStation is designed to charge up to 6.8x faster than a Level 1 charger.  The charger’s current maximum output is 40 amps and can be configured to 32 or 16 amps during installation to fit almost any home electrical panel. ...
14 Apr 2023

Electrify America Opens its First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Hawaii

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85361"] Electrify America, the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network for electric vehicles (EV), opened its first electric vehicle charging station in Pearl City, Hawaii. The new charging station on Oahu brings Electrify America’s network presence to 47 states plus the District of Columbia, and will help provide an ultra-fast charging solution for electric vehicles (EV) drivers on the island.   The new station – featuring four charge...
11 Apr 2023

Quick Charging in Downtown Berlin: Latest Audi Charging Hub Uses Existing Infrastructure

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="85205"] [source: Audi AG] Four reservable quick-charging points with up to 320 kW of charging power Audi plans smart management for each additional charging hub High return rates in Nuremberg and Zurich validate the urban premium quick-charging concept Audi is opening its third charging hub: Following on from the Nuremberg and Zurich locations, the brand with the four rings now turns to a local partner company in Berlin, using the existing p...
21 Dec 2021

Fully Charged: The High-Voltage Battery in the Audi RS Q e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67183"] source: Audi AG Design for unknown requirements at the Dakar Rally Demanding charging process in complex off-road operation Intelligent energy management with recuperation during braking The high-voltage battery is located centrally in the drive and literally in the middle of the Audi RS Q e-tron. It embodies the heart of the innovative electric drive with energy converter. Audi intends to use it to set the next milestone in the...
Tue, Dec 21 , 2021 Bill
15 Dec 2021

Electromobility in Winter: Intelligent Thermal Management in Audi Models Preserves Range and Performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67015"] source: Audi AG Audi embeds mechanisms to preserve batteries and charging capacity Preconditioning heats the high-voltage battery and interior before departure Heat pump generates soothing warmth and protects against loss of range In the winter, electrically powered cars have to bring the interior and the battery system to the right temperature. This double task already requires a lot of energy from them. Low exterior temperatures ex...
Wed, Dec 15 , 2021 Bill
26 Nov 2021

More than 5,000 New Fast Charging Points by 2025: Massive Expansion by IONITY Strengthens Audi’s Charging Offering

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66477"] source: Audi AG IONITY investing 700 million euros in its own high-power charging network Number of fast-charging points growing from 1,500 to around 7,000 across Europe Up to 350 kW of power for future-proof charging “Plug & Charge” functionality for Audi e-tron models makes charging even more convenient A well-developed charging infrastructure forms the very backbone of electrified mobility. That is why IONITY is ...
Fri, Nov 26 , 2021 Bill
1 Nov 2021

Increased Range for Audi e-tron 55 quattro: Software Update for 2019/2020 Model Years

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65420"] source: Audi AG New software for the MY2019/2020 Audi e-tron Free update expands usable range of the high-voltage battery, reduces electrical losses in the e-motor, and optimizes thermal management Update available for a total of 34,000 Audi e-tron 55 quattro1 vehicles – improvements deliver up to 20 kilometers of additional range in actual driving conditions, equaling an increase of approx. five percent Own...
Mon, Nov 01 , 2021 Bill
15 Jun 2021

2022 Audi e-tron GT To Arrive With Available Premium Electrified Ecosystem, Including Three Years of Complimentary DC Fast Charging

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="61581"] source: Audi of America 2022 Audi e-tron GT to come with three years of complimentary DC fast charging sessions powered by Electrify America network at speeds up to 270 kW DC fast charging makes it possible to charge e-tron GT from 5-80% (approximately 180 miles) in about 22 minutes Available white-glove concierge home charger installation provided by Qmerit Audi is not only delivering a growing portfolio of premium elect...
Tue, Jun 15 , 2021 Bill
23 Jul 2020

Electric Cars as Part of the Energy Transition: Audi Is Researching Bidirectional Charging Technology

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49804"] source: Audi Intelligent use of electric cars offers great potential for the energy transition Temporary storage of domestic PV electricity possible thanks to bidirectional charging Cost-optimization and domestic electricity supply provide financial incentives Increasing network stability, lowering electricity costs, and contributing to climate protection – that is the vision that Audi and the Hager Group are pursuing. The incorpor...
Thu, Jul 23 , 2020 Bill
5 Jun 2020

Audi e-tron Models With High Charging Performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48078"] source: Audi AG The Audi e-tron 55** charges with maximum charging capacity of up to 150 kW over a large portion of the charging procedure The real charging duration depends largely on the ideal charging curve Unique charging curve: short charging duration even beyond 80% The Audi e-tron** is fully charged at a fast charging terminal in around 45 minutes The charging process is central to the everyday usabil...
Fri, Jun 05 , 2020 Bill
29 Dec 2019

World Premiere: Revolution In The Underground Park – Volkswagen Lets Its Charging Robots Loose

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40807"] source: Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Group Components presents a new and visionary charging concept Mobile robots will charge electric vehicles completely autonomously in future Every parking space can become a charging point Volkswagen provides a glimpse into the future in which the search for charging stations for electric cars comes to an end. Volkswagen Group Components’ mobile charging robot takes over this task – and drives...
Sun, Dec 29 , 2019 Bill
10 May 2019

Benchmark for Long-Distance Journeys: the Charging Power of the Audi e-tron

source: Audi AG 150 kW fast charging over a large portion of the charging procedure 80 percent in 30 minutes, full charging to 100 percent in less than 50 minutes Thermal management facilitates a high performance and longevity With the e-tron, Audi is making electric mobility a reality for long-distance driving – thanks in part to charging power that is unique among the competition. The e-tron is not only the first mass-produced car that can be charged with up to 150 kW of e...
Fri, May 10 , 2019 Bill