Abstract: A cable retrieving system is disclosed for a charging station adapted for recharging an electric vehicle, the charging station comprising an electric cable and a plug for enabling an electrical connection with the electric vehicle, the system comprising a mechanical wire having a first end secured to the electric cable and a second end; an enclosure comprising an opening suitable for the mechanical wire and a pulling mechanism located in the enclosure, the pulling mechanism comprising a weight member located in the enclosure and mounted on a portion of the mechanical wire to thereby create a pulling force on the mechanical wire to thereby pull the electric cable towards the charging station.

Abstract: A power circuit for a dual voltage range charging station is disclosed.

Abstract: A cable retrieving system is disclosed for a charging station adapted for recharging an electric vehicle, the charging station comprising an electric cable and a plug for enabling an electrical connection with the electric vehicle, the system comprising a mechanical wire having a first end secured to the electric cable and a second end; an enclosure comprising an opening suitable for the mechanical wire and a pulling mechanism located in the enclosure, the pulling mechanism comprising a weight member located in the enclosure and mounted on a portion of the mechanical wire to thereby create a pulling force on the mechanical wire to thereby pull the electric cable towards the charging station.

Abstract: A power circuit for a dual voltage range charging station is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for managing power demand of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising obtaining an indication of a maximum value of power allowed at the portion of the electrical network; obtaining an indication of a current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network; managing a charging configuration of the plurality of charging stations to ensure that the current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network stays lower than the maximum value of power demand allowed.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for managing power sharing of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising detecting an event at a charging station of the plurality of charging stations; determining if a charging configuration is acceptable with the event and if the charging configuration is not acceptable, modifying the charging configuration accordingly.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for managing power demand of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising obtaining an indication of a maximum value of power allowed at the portion of the electrical network; obtaining an indication of a current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network; managing a charging configuration of the plurality of charging stations to ensure that the current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network stays lower than the maximum value of power demand allowed.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for managing power sharing of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising detecting an event at a charging station of the plurality of charging stations; determining if a charging configuration is acceptable with the event and if the charging configuration is not acceptable, modifying the charging configuration accordingly.