CharIN introduces next-generation OPNC Protocol for seamless EV charging On June 3, CharIN introduced the Open Plug & Charge Network Communication (OPNC) Protocol for enhancing EV charging infrastructure. Developed with the CharIN OPNC Task Force, the API supports supplier-agnostic Plug & Charge with Multi-V2G-PKI and Multi-MO-PKI interoperability based on ISO 15118. The OPNC protocol extends the existing OPCP protocol and is compatible with the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

VinFast Auto becomes a regular member of CharIN, Germany On October 20, CharIN announced that VinFast Auto is participating in the ongoing initiatives surrounding the applications and standards for EV charging, under the missions championed by the CharIN organization. CharIN working groups will also be of great benefit to VinFast, as it continues to grow in the North American market.  CharIN is the leading global association with over 200 member...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/02

American Center for Mobility, CharIN Inc. enter EV charging partnership On October 17, the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti, Michigan announced that it has entered into a MOU with the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. (CharIN Inc.)  to cooperate on strategic priorities related to EV charging, ensuring all platforms work seamlessly to provide drivers with a convenient charging experience.  CharIN and ACM will accelerate the devel...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/24

Solvay, Belgium, becomes core member of CharIN On October 11, CharIN e. V.  announced that Solvay became a core member of CharIN. CharIN is a leading global association with over 200 members dedicated to promoting interoperability based on the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds. Solvay will contribute to the development of new materials to support current and future technological innovation i...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/16

Hubject, Germany to integrate CharIN V2G PKI in its Plug&Charge ecosystem On August 8, Hubject and CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative Association) announced a collaboration to integrate the CharIN V2G Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) into Hubject's Plug&Charge (PnC) ecosystem, the most used global solution for Plug&Charge based on the open standard ISO15118. The implementation will be completed by the end of 2023. The seamless integration of th...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

lt in the progressive deployment of high-power chargers, starting from 1,500 Amperes and eventually extending to the full MCS scope of up to 3,000 Amperes. This is a charging standard that Scania and ABB E-mobility have both invested in and have been instrumental in developing in collaboration with CharIN. The MCS standard is expected in 2024. MCS technology is critical for Scania's long-haul electric trucks, where both driving time and resting t...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/10

CharIN e.V. launches Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at EVS35, Norway On June 14, CharIN e. V. officially launched the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at EVS35 in Oslo, Norway. MCS represents a global solution for Heavy Duty transportation and is based on globally aligned requirements and a technical specification to develop the requirements for a worldwide standard with the final publication of the standard expected in 2024. Four years after kick...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/15

VDA, Germany and CharIN partner for charging infrastructure  On April 29, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) eV agreed to cooperate to accelerate the expansion of the charging infrastructure, improving the quality of charging and optimizing the interface to the consumer. The combined expertise in charging infrastructure and e-mobility offers a wide range of potential to support ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/02

XPeng becomes a core member of CharIN On June 17, XPENG joined CharIN to support the development of electric vehicles in the European region, provide innovative products in the European region, accelerate Europe to achieve the "zero" carbon emission target as soon as possible, and achieve the "carbon neutral" target. As a core member, it will participate in the discussion of European charging standards actively and contribute Xiaopen...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/24

11 kW to 350 kW are available for this purpose.In addition, the quality of standards and specifications that specify the interfaces of the entire charging process will be assessed. Under the coordination of NOW GmbH and project management organisation PtJ Jülich, the Charging Interface Initiative CharIN as consortium lead, the University of Stuttgart, the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, ABB, Stromnetz Hamburg, BMW, EWE, Eco...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/14

Siemens offers charging system suppliers new plug & play solution On April 16, Siemens announced that it offers charging system suppliers a new plug & play solution, which for the first time enables calibration of the Powerline signal level in line with CCS (Combined Charging System) CharIN Association Implementation Guidelines for the conductive charging of electric vehicles.The solution comprises the Simatic ET 200SP TM ECC PL ST charge control...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/23

IVECO joins CharIN as core member  On October 22, IVECO joined the Charging Interface Initiative e.V. Association (CharIN) as a core member with the aim of supporting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The association counts more than 200 members that share its vision of developing and establishing the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles. IVECO participation in CharIN as...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/28

National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, Germany joins CharIN E.V. On October 26, Now GmbH announced that National Centre for Charging Infrastructure is now a member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN). The association aims to develop and establish charging solutions with the Combined Charging System (CCS) – and thereby facilitate trouble-free charging of electric vehicles worldwide. On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transport ...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/27

CharIN E.V. welcomes Navistar as a member On August 19, Navistar announced its membership in CharIN E.V., a global conglomerate of industrial and automotive companies focused on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles through the development, promotion and implementation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles. The membership means Navistar now officially joins a large numbe...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/20

Rectifier Technologies introduces ‘slim’ form factor charger On August 15, CharIN EV informed that Rectifier Technologies (RT) has developed a ‘slim’ form factor charger that converts AC to DC to recharge the EV battery directly, bypassing the on-board charger. This allows EVs to be charged at higher rates compared with AC chargers. Designed for wall or pole mounted installation, ideal for garages, carports, shopping centres, parking are...

News  Updated at: 2019/08/21

PRE Power Developers starts mass production of V2G charger module  On March 4, CharIN e. V. informed that Netherland based PRE Power Developers started mass production of V2G charger module with direct solar charging option. PRE Power Developers develops and produces charger modules for manufacturers of charging stations. The V2G concept envisions the use of the EV batteries as a virtual power plant. The batteries of EV’s and other energy co...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/12

Keysight Technologies and CharIN to collaborate for Combined Charging System for EV On January 21, CharIN e.V. association announced that Keysight Technologies is now a member of the CharIN e.V. association which speeds the advancement of the Combined Charging System (CCS) for battery powered vehicles.Keysight will offer expertise in charging communication protocols, power electronics, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and measurement technol...

News  Updated at: 2019/01/22

Penske Truck joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards On August 10, Penske Truck Leasing announced it has joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), an alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS). Penske will focus its attention on helping to promote electric vehicle charging standards for commercial vehicles in North America by participating with the group’s “High Power Charging for Comm...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/14

BYD supports CharIN and its EV charging standards On August 2,  CharIN announced that BYD (Build Your Dreams), the world’s largest battery-electric bus manufacturer and electric vehicle company, has joined CharIN, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.), as it works to establish global standards for charging battery-electric vehicles. BYD is bringing its clean energy expertise and experience to the CharIN coalition as it develops the C...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/06

Sumitomo Electric Group joins CharIN e.V. CharIN e.V. informed that The Sumitomo Electric Group joins CharIN e.V. The Sumitomo Electric Group is interested in new ISO15118 standardization for wireless charging system, bi-directional power transfer system and so on.  It expects to share technical issues and concern of interoperability among CharIN members and to contribute to promote diffusion of combined charging systems worldwide by participati...

News  Updated at: 2018/07/17