Bidirectional charging with Peugeot, how does that work exactly?
Bidirectional charging seems to be the next logical step in the developments in the field of electric driving. However, to make this possible on a large scale, many steps are...
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Bidirectional charging with Peugeot, how does that work exactly?
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Charging your EV optimally with a mobile charger: it is possible
The mobile charger is often pushed into a corner where it is seen as a slow alternative to the charging station, which is in all cases the better option. What...
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Is charging your EV with a mobile charger dangerous?
There are now countless facts and myths about charging an electric car, especially when this is done at home or at work without using a charging station. Over the years,...
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Different types of mobile chargers: everything you really need to know
When you look at charging stations and charging cables, you will immediately notice that there are so many different models. This does not always make it easy to find a...
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Carefree wild camping or a holiday in your own garden with Vehicle to Load
There are many moments when Vehicle to Load can be ideal, partly because you are essentially carrying a mobile power bank with you with an enormous battery capacity. In some...
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How to use V2L? A complete step-by-step plan
V2L is a groundbreaking technology that allows you to get even more out of your electric car. Since there are quite a few uncertainties about it, we have placed a...
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Which electric cars are suitable for V2L (Vehicle to Load)?
Vehicle to Load is a handy technology that allows you to use your electric car as a power source, so you can even keep your lights on while camping or...
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Vehicle to Load versus vehicle to Grid: here's how it works
The possibilities for charging electric cars are increasing rapidly. But that is not all. There are more and more reports about how you can also supply a network with power...
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How much does it cost to have a charging station installed at my home?
If you want a charging station at your home or business, the costs for the station itself are not the only expenses you have. In some cases, the installation costs...
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5 things you really shouldn't forget when comparing charging stations
Dozens of renowned brands that each in turn have dozens of different types of charging stations in their range and that you can all find on our website. Although a...
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A mobile charger instead of a complete charging station: a good saving?
Are you looking for a charging station but are the prices a bit disappointing? Or do you not have the possibility to have a charging station installed because you do...
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What do you take on holiday: a charging cable or a mobile charger?
Holidays with an electric car are particularly popular. More and more people who have an EV also go away with it several times a year. This can be within the...
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Attract more customers and guests with a sustainable way of doing business
Sustainability in a company has become something that has become very standard nowadays. It is not the case that all sustainable organizations and sustainable entrepreneurship can be hidden under a...
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Consumers are choosing hotels with charging facilities en masse
Travelling longer distances during a holiday is normal. For holidaymakers with an electric car this was a challenge because the range was a limiting factor. Nowadays there are many fast...
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Campsite owners can no longer do without a charging station
Not only are more and more people driving electric, the number of people taking their electric car on holiday is also steadily increasing. Research in 2023 has shown that around...
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Is this the time to invest in charging solutions on your business park?
The business charging station has been on the rise for years. Especially at larger supermarkets, hotel chains and multinationals (including fast food chains) you will now find a charging station...
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Entrepreneur, this is why you should have a charging station in your parking space
Developments in electric driving and charging options on the road have increased significantly in recent months. Not only are there more people with an EV in their driveway every week,...
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Smart charging for cars with solar panels, how does it work?
Charging stations consume a lot of energy. Solar panels provide a lot of energy. To combine these two factors, you need a smart charging station and a smart meter. Why...
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Best home charging station with solar panels
Do you have solar panels and would you like a charging station that uses green energy to charge your car? Then there are a number of things you need to...
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Charging a car with solar panels: what should you pay attention to?
Charging at home is the cheapest way to get back on the road with a full battery every day. Especially when you can charge your car at home with solar...
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The advantages and disadvantages of a suspension system for your charging cables
The number of charging solutions has increased rapidly in recent times. New developments and technologies have resulted in new charging stations , better charging cables and mobile chargers have also...
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Which charging cable can be used in a regular socket?
Although there is more and more information about charging electric cars, there is still a lot of confusion about charging with a charging cable in a regular socket. What is...
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The benefits of a cable duct for electric car charging cables
A cable duct for the charging cable can be a particularly good idea. Charging cables that lie on the ground or pavement can easily become damaged. If you want to...
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Charging cable on the sidewalk: is that allowed everywhere?
Getting your electric car as close to a charging station as possible is not always as easy as you think. If you have to park your car along the sidewalk...
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Types of charging cables for electric cars: what is the difference?
To drive electrically, you need a charged battery. There are numerous charging points such as mobile chargers, private or business charging stations and of course public charging stations and complete...
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Charging cable through the air, is that allowed?
It is not always possible to place your electric car next to a charging point. When the distance between the charging point and your car is greater, practical and safe...
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Charging an electric car in the fall
Autumn is known in the Netherlands as the season in which it rains almost every week. However, this is the best season for your electric car when looking at the...
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On holiday with an electric car: this is what you need to know
There is nothing better than a wonderful holiday. Especially now that you can go on holiday anywhere in Europe with an electric car with relative ease without much hassle with...
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The difference between the costs of electric driving and driving on petrol or diesel
Electric driving is often compared to driving a car with a traditional combustion engine. Not surprising of course, because we have been in a transition phase for quite a few...
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What are dynamic electricity prices?
With the high energy prices, we are looking for ways to save on costs and energy consumption every day. One way to see if you can save immediately is to...
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On holiday with an electric car, but how exactly does charging work?
The number of people with an electric car in their driveway is steadily increasing. Now that the summer holiday period is starting, many people are going on holiday with their...
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Charging your electric car from a wall socket, is it sensible or not?
If you want to charge your electric car at home, a charging station is the best option. Power outlets can be used, but only as an emergency solution. That is...
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Using your electric car as a home battery
It is often about the many advantages of the electric car. Now that the number of charging points in Europe has increased significantly and the possibilities for charging at home...
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Load balancing, what exactly is it?
More and more people are switching to an electric car. This has to do with the environmental benefits, the lower costs per kilometre and the vision of the future of...
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Read all about NEN1010 and its application in charging cables and charging stations here
When choosing charging solutions for your electric car, safety comes first, along with the shortest possible charging time, because the practical side also has to be considered. You can see...
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The rise of Chinese electric cars
The range of electric cars is steadily increasing. You regularly see a new model appear in advertising or at the showroom, where technological development and accelerated innovation ensure that more...
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Distribution box with 1 phase or 3 phases for charging the EV?
Chances are that you have never really thought about your fuse box. In most Dutch homes, this is simply well arranged, which means that you do not have to worry...
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What does voltage (V) mean?
The voltage (V) of a battery indicates the amount of voltage at the battery terminal.
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What is the memory effect in a battery?
In popular parlance, the memory effect is the phenomenon in which the capacity of the battery decreases. However, this name does not suffice with the phenomenon it tries to describe....
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What is Lithium-Ion (Li-ion)?
Lithium-Ion battery is a battery made of a light type of metal. This technology is characterized by its high energy density. This battery technology can store more energy per kg...
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What is Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD)?
Ni-CD battery technology Ni-CD, or Nickel-Cadmium, is a battery technology based on nickel and cadmium. Ni-CD or Nickel-Cadmium batteries contain a cathode of nickel and an anode of cadmium. In...
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What is Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)?
Ni-MH, or Nickel-metal hydride, is a battery technology based on nickel and metal hydride. The basis of this battery is the same as that of the NiCD technology. The advantage...
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What are battery cells?
A rechargeable battery consists of different cells to achieve a certain voltage and capacity. The height of the voltage is determined by the number of cells connected in parallel. To...
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What are charging techniques?
A charging technique is a specific cycle that is optimized for a specific battery technology. A correct charging cycle contributes to a longer lifespan and a continued good performance of...
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What is a battery?
A battery is comparable to a tube with metal plates (electrode) in it. This tube is filled with certain chemical substances where a chemical reaction is generated. The battery technology...
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What does the battery capacity (Ah) mean?
The battery capacity, or Ampere-hour, determines the amount of current a battery can deliver per hour.
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What length charging cable do I need?
When choosing a charging cable, there are a number of factors that are important. The right plug is of course the most important point, as is the maximum load and...
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Electric driving in winter
Electric cars have fewer problems than diesel and petrol cars. They require less maintenance, are less often parked on the side of the road and perform better in a variety...
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Which battery fits my Makita LXT 18v, 14.4v or 10.8v Li-ion machine?
Makita has developed different batteries for the cordless 18v, 14.4v & 10.8v Li-Ion machines. But which battery actually fits which machine?
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How many kilometers does an electric bicycle battery last?
We'll tell you all about the factors that influence the lifespan and range, what you can do yourself to increase the range and why overhauling that e-bike battery is not...
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Charging cable type 1 and 2; the difference
When the first electric cars were developed, different plugs for charging the battery in the EV were immediately put on the drawing board. Fortunately, it was recognized at a fairly...
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