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Charging Volkswagen To Install 36,000 Charging Points In Europe By 2025

Volkswagen To Install 36,000 Charging Points In Europe By 2025

The total investment in charging infrastructure at plants and dealerships, as well as public locations will be €250 million
By Mark Kane Jun 08, 2019
Charging Volkswagen Presents Charging Of The I.D. R: Video

Volkswagen Presents Charging Of The I.D. R: Video

Volkswagen I.D. R - electric power pack on four wheels - currently the fastest electric race car in existence.
By Mark Kane Jun 02, 2019
Charging Volkswagen Reveals Its Mobile Fast Charging Station In Geneva

Volkswagen Reveals Its Mobile Fast Charging Station In Geneva

Volkswagen Group Components unveiled in Geneva a near-series design study of its flexible fast charging station, which will enter series production in 2020 in Hanover.
By Mark Kane Mar 05, 2019
Charging Electrify America Formally Joins CharIN Association

Electrify America Formally Joins CharIN Association

CHarIN currently has about 150 members, ranging from automakers like BMW to utilities like Enel. Volkswagen was a founding member of CHarIN.
By Tom Moloughney Feb 18, 2019
Charging UPDATE: Electrify America Shuts Down All 150-350 kW Fast Chargers Over Safety Issue

UPDATE: Electrify America Shuts Down All 150-350 kW Fast Chargers Over Safety Issue

VW's Electrify America is shutting down all of its U.S. ultra-fast chargers (150-350 kW) over a safety concern connected to the charging cables.
By Eric Loveday Jan 28, 2019
Charging VW Mobile Fast Charging Station Confirmed For Volume Production

VW Mobile Fast Charging Station Confirmed For Volume Production

Volkswagen Group Components officially announced that the Mobile Charging Station with energy storage will enter series production from 2020 on.
By Mark Kane Jan 25, 2019
Charging VW Unveils New 360-kWh Mobile Charging Station

VW Unveils New 360-kWh Mobile Charging Station

Volkswagen presents at the turn of the year its new Mobile Charging Station, which is basically a fast charger with a 360 kWh energy storage system.
By Mark Kane Dec 27, 2018
Charging It Seems A Fight Is A Brewin

It Seems A Fight Is A Brewin' Over VW Dieselgate Settlement Money

The struggle between money for metropolitan and highway installations versus rural and low-income or disadvantaged communities is the biggest issue.
By Vanja Kljaic Dec 11, 2018
Charging VW Teams With Tesco & Pod Point To Install 2,400 Charging Stalls In UK

VW Teams With Tesco & Pod Point To Install 2,400 Charging Stalls In UK

Charging points will be mostly 7 kW AC (single-phase) with some number of 50 kW DC fast chargers. Those AC stations will be free of charge.
By Mark Kane Dec 01, 2018
Charging Rapid Chargers Considered "Too Ugly" To Install In Some Areas

Rapid Chargers Considered "Too Ugly" To Install In Some Areas

Zipcar notes delays of expansion of fast charging infrastructure in London, apparently caused by petty arguments. And gas stations are pretty?
By Mark Kane Nov 22, 2018
Charging Electrify America

Electrify America's New Campaign Aims To Increase EV Public Awareness

EA has begun to fulfill its obligation to install EV charging and increase public awareness in low-income and disadvantaged communities in California.
By Tom Moloughney Nov 07, 2018
Charging Electrify America Adds A "Locate A Charger" Map: See If It Works Here

Electrify America Adds A "Locate A Charger" Map: See If It Works Here

While Electrify America's efforts may be somewhat slow initially, the company is mandated to expand exponentially. Let's hope this map gets regular updates.
By Steven Loveday Oct 30, 2018
Charging Electrify America Signs Deal For “Interoperable” EV Charging

Electrify America Signs Deal For “Interoperable” EV Charging

The deal combines 12,500 stations that will become very easy to use. Interoperability and open standards for EV charging are key.
By Bradley Berman Oct 18, 2018
Charging Volkswagen Establishes Electrify Canada

Volkswagen Establishes Electrify Canada

New infrastructure is anticipated to be operational starting in the second quarter of 2019. That's just in time for new long-range all-electric models from Volkswagen Group's brands.
By Mark Kane Jul 22, 2018
Charging Wolfsburg Turns 80, Gets 12 Mobile Chargers From Volkswagen

Wolfsburg Turns 80, Gets 12 Mobile Chargers From Volkswagen

On the occasion of 80th anniversary of Wolfsburg, Volkswagen handed an electrifying gift to the city of Wolfsburg - 12 special mobile charging stations.
By Mark Kane Jul 14, 2018
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Let's Look At Fast Charging Curves For Popular Electric Cars

Fastned provided very interesting comparison of DC fast charging curves of several popular electric car models, including BMW i3, Hyundai IONIQ Electric, Nissan LEAF, Opel Ampera-e and Volkswagen e-Golf.
By Mark Kane Jul 02, 2018
Charging Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen has developed a high power density lithiom-ion battery that is split into two blocks. It is charged with two 90 kW rapid charge systems at the same time.
By Wade Malone Jun 18, 2018
Charging VW

VW's Electrify America Teams With Envoy For Electric Car Sharing

The Electrify America (Volkswagens's subsidiary) proceeded to several new projects (car sharing programs, zero-emissions shuttle bus routes and charging infrastructure) in the Sacramento region.
By Mark Kane Jun 17, 2018
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