direct current
noun
: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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In Michigan, there were 311 public direct current (DC) fast-charging stations (stations with 75 kilowatts per hour capacity) as of April, according to data compiled by the Anderson Economic Group.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2024
Supercharger at Sonic, Destination Chargers at hotels The dealership will have a Supercharger station, where Tesla car owners will be able to recharge their EVs speedily using direct current.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 5 July 2024
In addition to being slated to supply 84 offshore wind turbines, Siemens Energy is providing the high voltage direct current connection.
—Hilary Flynn, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2024
All Prologue models deliver fairly standard charging speeds, accepting 11.5 kilowatts of alternating current at Level 2 and 155 kilowatts of direct current at Level 3.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2024
Supercharger at Sonic, Destination Chargers at hotels The dealership will have a Supercharger station, where Tesla car owners will be able to recharge their EVs speedily using direct current.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 5 July 2024
In addition to being slated to supply 84 offshore wind turbines, Siemens Energy is providing the high voltage direct current connection.
—Hilary Flynn, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2024
All Prologue models deliver fairly standard charging speeds, accepting 11.5 kilowatts of alternating current at Level 2 and 155 kilowatts of direct current at Level 3.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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“Direct current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20current. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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