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Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.

NEC Requirements for EV Equipment

Nov. 9, 2023
The electrical conductors and equipment for connecting an electric vehicle to premises wiring must meet specific guidelines.
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Power Play

April 16, 2024
Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables new lighting options — and new competition from low-voltage contractors. How does illumination stack up against other PoE applications?
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Electrical Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions

April 15, 2024
Best practices for electrical contractors and their manufacturer partners

New Product Showcase: Lighting & Controls — April 2024

April 15, 2024
Check out the latest product innovations in the lighting and controls category.
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First NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Maine

April 11, 2024
Maine adds eight new charging stations as part of the Recharge Maine initiative.
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EPA Releases Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars

April 2, 2024
New standards for 2027-2032 aim to boost clean vehicle manufacturing.
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New Report Says Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion

April 2, 2024
See key findings from new report by Clean Freight Coalition.
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The Promise of DC Power Distribution

April 1, 2024
What electrical professionals need to know about this emerging trend on the path to decarbonization and net-zero energy.