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SAE approves new fast-charging standard for EVs, plug-ins

SAE International said it has approved a new technical standard that will dramatically reduce charging times for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. The global engineering group said the new charging standard, developed with the cooperation of more than 190 automakers, utilities and equipment builders, will allow charging times to be reduced from as long as eight hours to as short as 20 minutes. Automakers want DC direct charging to take less than 10 minutes, or roughly the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline.The goal is to accommodate currents as high as 500 volts distributed from public charging stations.

Fiat Americanizes its 500, complete with cupholders

The Fiat 500 subcompact might be Italian through and through, but the U.S. version that arrives in dealerships late this year will cater to American tastes. The American car will have a more powerful engine than the European version, a slightly softer ride and--most important--more substantial, American-style cupholders.

Hyundai Blue2: Hyundai Hydrogen Concept

The Hyundai Blue2 Hydrogen fuel cell concept As you already know from the Kia Naimo report this morning, today is press day at the Seoul Motor Show. So as it’s the home show for Hyundai as well as Kia, we thought we ought to have an interesting Hyundai reveal as well. Step forward the Hyundai Blue2 Concept.