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Cailianshe reported on the 8th and 9th (Edited by Zhao Hao)On Thursday (August 8th) local time, American charging station network company ChargePoint announced the launch of a new charging station product "Omni Port", claiming that it can "ensure any electric vehicle can be charged in any parking space."

In simple terms, this AC and DC charging station called "Omni Port" is equipped with two charging guns, corresponding to the "Compatible Charging System" (CCS) andTeslaThe North American Charging Standard (NACS).

Source: ChargePoint social media account

CCS and NACS are the two most commonly used charging standards in North America. Although CCS has received strong support from the US federal government, Tesla's NACS has recently been showing signs of unifying the North American charging network.

Since last year, many electric vehicle manufacturers, includingFordTesla, GM, and Rivian have announced that they will join NACS to allow their car owners to access Tesla's charging network. However, many electric vehicles on the road are still using CCS.

The press release states that Omni Port provides an electric vehicle connector solution that ensures any electric vehicle can be charged in any parking space, regardless of its connector type, while also eliminating the need for vehicle owners to carry additional cables.

Drivers only need to enter the make and model of their vehicle into the ChargePoint app, click on Charge, and the charger will automatically unlock the corresponding connector, i.e. the charging gun. For drivers who do not use the app, they can simply select it on the charger's screen.

"With Omni-Port, the company has addressed the challenges presented by a multi-connector environment, ensuring that drivers of both Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles can expect a world-class charging experience," ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer wrote in a statement.

As of press time, ChargePoint, traded on the U.S. stock market, rose by more than 10%.

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