Radically smaller, more efficient and perhaps faster EV charger may be on its way
Interesting research project redesigns EV chargers.
It skips the utility transformer and converts utility "medium voltage" distribution lines (1kv to 35kv) AC directly to 480v DC.
"Made possible by the use of wide bandgap semiconductor devices, this design results in a charger that juices vehicles up just as quickly as a regular model, but is only one tenth the size – it weighs about 100 kg (220 lb), and can simply be mounted on a wall or pole. "
Research project is now 50 kW and could lead to cheaper, more ubiquitous charging stations.
Interesting research project redesigns EV chargers.
It skips the utility transformer and converts utility "medium voltage" distribution lines (1kv to 35kv) AC directly to 480v DC.
"Made possible by the use of wide bandgap semiconductor devices, this design results in a charger that juices vehicles up just as quickly as a regular model, but is only one tenth the size – it weighs about 100 kg (220 lb), and can simply be mounted on a wall or pole. "
Research project is now 50 kW and could lead to cheaper, more ubiquitous charging stations.