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climate control when the gasoline engine isn’t running, down to
temperatures as cold as 14 degrees F. Toyota also provides a suite of
apps to manage charging and climate control, and to find services
such as charging stations.
The Prius Prime can be charged using a standard wall outlet, but
much faster charging is available using a 240-volt Level 2 EVSE, or
Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment, commonly referred to as a and attractive design, this
charging station. charger is a good fit for smaller
Toyota is committed to offering a full suite of alternative-fuels spaces such as The Flex House.
vehicles, including full-sized fully electric vehicles and hydrogen It also comes with an 18-foot
fuel cell vehicles. In 2016, the company launched the Toyota En- or 25-foot charging cord
vironmental Challenge 2050, a set of six challenges that address and, with its NEMA Type 3R
global environmental issues. Goals include eliminating greenhouse enclosure, it can be installed
gas emissions from its vehicles, operations and supply chains. inside or outside.
www.toyota.com/priusprime/ One of the most appealing
SAFE AND CONVENIENT EV CHARGING things about the Power Max 2
is its safety features. The plug
The Power Max 2 charger from Bosch provides charging for the CREDIT: BOSCH USA includes a thermal sensor; in
Toyota Prius Prime. Power Max is available in 30-Amp or 40-Amp the rare case of heat build-up,
options, for EVs that can accept the higher current. Attractive charging. Available in it will stop charging and allow
California’s Title 24 requires that all new construction, including 30- and 40-Amp configurations, the the unit to cool off.
single-family homes, be pre-wired for EV chargers. Other jurisdictions Power Max 2 works with nearly all Power Max 2 can be used to
electric vehicles sold in North
will follow the Golden State’s lead, predicts Jeff Hudnut, EV product America and features a weather- charge any EV that meets SAE
manager for Bosch Automotive Service Solutions. With that in mind, resistant housing. J1772, the standard connector
Power Max 2 was designed for simple installation, and it can be hard- used by most electric vehicles in North America. The Power Max 2
wired or plugged in to a NEMA 6-50P receptacle. With its compact Plus also includes Wi-Fi connectivity. http://bit.ly/2Afl3q4

DuPont offers resources that help builders incorporate
BEYOND THE PRODUCT WRBs and flashing products as part of an effective system.

UPONT Tyvek HomeWrap has been builders to change the way they build,” says Laura systems approach,” says Dwyer. “On a practical
around for nearly 40 years—long Dwyer, global manager at the DuPont Building level, we want builders, contractors, architects and
enough for it to become the go-to Knowledge Center. “You can have a great product designers to understand how all DuPont Weather-
D house wrap for many a builder. But and great installation best practices, but if they’re ization Systems products work together to help
while the product itself—a durable, vapor per- not carried out in the field, you’re not going to get protect the structures they design and build today
meable fabric made with fine, high-density poly- the optimal performance.” and into the future.”
ethylene fibers—hasn’t changed much over the Recognizing these challenges, DuPont has
decades, construction meth- ramped up its efforts to support
ods have. As the drive for ever- and educate builders. The DuPont
more-efficient buildings ramps Building Knowledge Center is a hub
up, contractors and designers through which builders can access a Here are some of the
must ensure they are meeting range of resources, including instal- specific resources available
their efficiency goals without lation guidelines CEUs, case studies through the DuPont Building
compromising the durability of and white papers on specific topics. Knowledge Center:
the building envelope. Air tight- For example, DuPont recently pro-
ness is a particular concern as duced a series of flashing guidelines Installation Guidelines:
builders prepare to face increas- for recessed windows—one set for http://bit.ly/2A6N99s
ing standards. recesses that are less than 4 inches Technical Information: Includes links
“Increased market demand CREDIT: DUPONT deep; a second for recesses that are all available online resources.
for improved energy efficiency, greater than 4 inches deep—to fol- http://bit.ly/2jl25WR
coupled with more-stringent Rule Book. DuPont’s low before or after the house wrap DuPont Tyvek Specialists Network:
installation guidelines
building codes and energy re- provide detailed instructions, is installed. http://bit.ly/2siYcoW
quirements, is forcing many along with helpful graphics. “Guidelines like this reflect our

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