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San Diego, CA, USA – September 30, 2013

The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station installation at the Fashion Valley Mall here is a milestone for plug-in electric vehicles – the first public installation in the U.S. of an industry-coordinated standard for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Spark EV, available in California and Oregon, will be the first EV in the U.S. to offer the SAE International fast-charge connector as a vehicle option starting in late December.

General Motors Chief Engineer Electrified Vehicles Pamela Fletcher recharges a Chevrolet Spark EV at the DC Fast Charger at Fashion Valley Mall Saturday, September 28, 2013 in San Diego, California.
The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station is the first public installation of an industry-coordinated standard in the U.S. for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles.
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet / Stan Liu for Chevrolet

“The launch of these new charge stations will help improve the convenience and adoption of electric vehicles because they dramatically reduce the charge time,” said Pamela Fletcher, executive chief engineer of electrified vehicles at General Motors.
“The SAE Combo DC fast charge stations are the result of EV industry collaboration to help customers benefit from available public infrastructure.”

Chevy Spark EV Gets Charged At First Public Dharging Station.
A Chevrolet Spark EV recharges at the DC Fast Charger at Fashion Valley Mall Saturday, September 28, 2013 in San Diego, California.
The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station is the first public installation of an industry-coordinated standard in the U.S. for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles.
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet / Stan Liu for Chevrolet

The new combined AC and DC charging, or combo, connector is accessible via a single charge port on the vehicle and allows electricity to flow at a faster rate, making EVs more convenient for longer trips and for EV owners who may lack convenient access to overnight home charging.

Chevy Spark EV Gets Charged At First Public Dharging Station.
A Chevrolet Spark EV recharges at the DC Fast Charger at Fashion Valley Mall Saturday, September 28, 2013 in San Diego, California.
The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station is the first public installation of an industry-coordinated standard in the U.S. for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles.
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet / Stan Liu for Chevrolet

“San Diego Gas & Electric applauds the collaborative efforts it took to make San Diego home to the world’s first retail SAE DC fast charge station,” said Lee Krevat, director of smart grid and clean transportation for the utility.
“Our local drivers that have vehicles equipped with this charging system connector will be the true beneficiaries of this technology.”

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet

Many major automakers including GM, Ford, Chrysler, BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have announced they will adopt the SAE combo fast charge connector standard.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet

Earlier, many of the world’s major automakers had adopted the SAE’s 120V/240V AC connector standard to assure plug-in vehicles could access all charging infrastructure regardless of vehicle make or model.

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Source: General Motors

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