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> I think the world could end up with multiple charging ports, too. It will. In most of the world it will be CCS type 2 Combo and MCS. Both communicate with th
by clouddrover 4y ago
> I think the world could end up with multiple charging ports, too.
It will. In most of the world it will be CCS type 2 Combo and MCS. Both communicate with the same protocol:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Charging_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Charging_System
https://www.charin.global/technology/mcs/ https://www.charin.global/technology/mcs/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megawatt_Charging_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megawatt_Charging_System
They're differentiated by vehicle class. CCS for passenger vehicles, MCS for heavy vehicles with big batteries.
There will also be wireless charging.
Many manufacturers have signed up to these standards, even Tesla. It's time to kill off the plugs with low adoption and open all chargers to all brands.