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Electric vehicle charging station

Dec. 16, 2011
The Ford electric vehicle (EV) home charging station is UL 2231, UL 2251, and UL 2594 certified

Designed for use with Ford automobiles, the Ford electric vehicle (EV) home charging station is UL 2231, UL 2251, and UL 2594 certified. The Level 2 charger provides up to 32A at 240VAC (7.7 kW output) and can fully charge a Ford Focus Electric's battery in approximately 3 hr, which the company says is more than four times faster than the standard portable charger. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the device is made from nearly 60% recycled materials and features a low-energy standby power design for a 50 %to 80% reduced carbon footprint. Other features include a ground monitor circuit, built-in communication, and an auto-restart function, which allows charging to restart following a minor fault.

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For more information, visit www.evrgreeninfo.com.

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