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The Wallbox Quasar 2, with the Kia EV9, is the first U.S.-market automaker-approved solution capable of providing bidirectional charging serving both in home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality.
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BMW, Ford, Honda ally for tech enabling EVs to support the grid
Called ChargeScape, the company aims to connect EV owners in the U.S. and Canada with electric utilities for "EV-enabled grid services."
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Hilton Hotels' 20,000 Tesla chargers offer EVs an overnight charge
The Level 2 Universal Wall Connector chargers will be able to top off many EVs during an overnight stay.
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Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds
Results show no significant acceleration of range degradation for those who fast-charge 90% of the time versus those fast-charging less than 10% of the time, according to Recurrent.
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Honda and Acura EVs will also adopt Tesla NACS standard
Details regarding what and when for upcoming Honda and Acura vehicles haven't yet been announced—partly as so much of it depends on GM.
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Ford patents bidirectional charging adapters for fleet charging
Tech in the adapter would allow a vehicle equipped for bidirectional charging to discharge power from its charge port, to another vehicle.
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Some charging networks performed especially well, though—Volta for Level 2 charging and Tesla Supercharging for DC fast-charging.
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Fisker confirms Tesla Supercharger access in 2025, future NACS port
Fisker hasn't yet provided a start date for putting the Tesla port on its own vehicles or clarified which model will get it first.
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Ford patents tech to charge EVs while driven
A patent by Ford to wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the go suggests putting inductive charging coils in the road surface.
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Electrify America moving to station-specific pricing structure, idle fees
Starting August 17, the second largest DC fast-charging network will move to a more dynamic pricing structure instead of a flat fee to charge electric vehicles.
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GM expands bidirectional charging across lineup
Electric vehicles by GM can serve as home backup power sources as early as the 2024 model year.
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Wireless Tesla EV charging might have roadmap with German firm
Tesla's apparent acquisition of a company working on wireless industrial charging might actually tie in with Tesla's tease of wireless EV charging—and be a necessary hurdle for robotaxis.
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The route connects to a factory being built in Mexico, and Tesla reportedly told Texas officials that the project could qualify for federal grants being distributed under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Porsche hints a future EV may utilize 400-kw fast-charging
It hints that early next year a 400-kw upgrade to the connectors of Porsche Charging Lounges should be possible. Which future model will arrive a bit later to take advantage of it?
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Stellantis may simplify EVs by dropping onboard charger, inverter
The prototype making both redundant isn't ready for commercialization, but Stellantis believes a similar hardware set could be ready for use in production EVs by 2030.
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California station can charge up to 40 electric motor coaches
The California site caters to electric buses intended for longer-range transit and was developed with input from utility PG&E.
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Nissan will adopt Tesla NACS charging for Ariya, future EVs
Nissan EVs for other markets will keep with the CCS standard. Meanwhile, the 2024 Nissan Leaf is continuing on with its CHAdeMO charge port.
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Rivian pass-through charging could use its EVs as extension cords
Pass-through charging could solve the problem of multiple vehicles needing to be charged in a single location where there may not be room for enough chargers.
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The shift to Tesla’s Supercharging network might not benefit electric vehicles with 800-volt fast-charging capability. Yet.
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Mercedes-Benz shifts to Tesla charging port for North America
One of the brands with the deepest history with Tesla is adopting its charge port for vehicles and its own charging network.
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Will Tesla Supercharger reliability extend to other brands’ EVs?
More than 96% of drivers completed a successful charge on the Tesla Supercharger network, versus less than 79% on other networks, according to recent data tallied by J.D. Power.
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Electrify America adding Tesla charging
In addition to all the EVs that shift to NACS, Electrify America will give Tesla owners additional places to charge.
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Federal study lays out US charging needs by 2030
By the next decade, the U.S. needs a million public Level 2 AC charging ports, in addition to greatly expanded DC fast-charging.
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SAE plans to standardize the Tesla NACS connector
If Tesla's NACS is a proper standard, it could make it easier for charging networks, hardware makers, and automakers to deploy it as a baseline for North American EV charging.
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