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Enel X Will Invest in Creating a Charging Station for Electric Vehicles in Fortaleza
In the Northeast, more specifically in Fortaleza, Enel X is developing two charging stations for electric vehicles, partly public, by February 2021. The project for Fortaleza results from the partnership between Enel X and Estapar (Parking Network), which aims to create “Ecovagas” that will be able to charge about 80% of the batteries of electric vehicles in up to three hours.
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Smart Charging of the “Ecovagas”
The stations to be installed provide smart and semi-fast charging for electric vehicles, capable of charging up to 80% of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries in approximately 3 hours. The stations will also offer assistance for the management and maintenance of electric vehicles.
