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The state's utility authority is taking a serious look at the feasibility of using EVs to feed power back to the grid at peak times.
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Ford hits pause on Mustang Mach-E home-charger sales due to tech issue with branded wallbox
Mach-E charging can hit a snag with the Ford Connected Charge Station, but Ford says the issue isn't the Mach-E.
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Hyundai's E-Pit fast-charging template looks like a gas station
The concept shown by Hyundai for its South Korean fast-charging network looks quite different than what we've come to accept as the norm in the U.S.
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Electrify America is helping Jeep set up a charging network at off-road trailheads
The first of these off-road-focused Level 2 charging stations will open in California and Utah this year, to support the rollout of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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EVgo partners with Meijer for Midwest EV fast-charging at up to 350 kw
The Michigan-based retailer will host EVgo fast-chargers throughout its Midwest locations, with hardware spanning 100 to 350 kw.
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EVgo plans many more Tesla chargers to supplement Supercharger network
The charging network EVgo is expanding its Tesla fast charging connectors after a successful rollout to several California markets.
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The state is reportedly accepting rate proposals to lessen "demand charges" that drive up the cost of DC fast charging.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cords
Reliability and wifi connections were trouble spots, though, and the cost of the electricity played a role in EV drivers' satisfaction.
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Shell plans to buy streetside charging experts Ubitricity
Ubitricity claims to be the largest public charging network in the UK, although it's best known for building streetside charging into lampposts.
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2021 Mustang Mach-E: How fast does the Ford EV charge up on road trips?
With up to 300 miles of range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is claimed to gain most of a charge back in less than an hour. We did a first test of our own.
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VW is testing a DC wallbox good for bi-directional charging, smart grid uses
The wallbox could help electric cars serve as a backup power source for homes, or as a way to integrate battery-electric vehicles with the grid.
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Freewire and BP unit ally for more UK fast chargers without grid upgrades
DC fast chargers that aren't tied to particular places in the grid are part of a buildout aiming to install 700+ additional stations by 2025.
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Like Tesla, Rivian aims to create some of its own charging infrastructure—though some of it will support the trucks' recreational push.
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Electrify America passes 500 charging-station locations, as it keeps building network
EA's network, much of it strategically located for electric-car road trips, has more than 2,200 fast-charging stations.
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Texas Instruments tech claimed to boost electric car range, downsize onboard chargers
Tech from TI is helping supply makers of electric and electrified vehicles with downsized, more efficient components.
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Mitsubishi invests in WiTricity, for wireless EV charging push
It's not yet clear where Mitsubishi might be going with its wireless-charging investment, but "smart cities" applications could take the brand in a new direction.
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Need an EV home charger installed, and clarity on incentives? Thank the VW diesel settlement
Although many automakers help make home charger installation easier, connecting consumers on incentives has been a missing step.
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Wireless EV charging gets a boost: Single standard will harmonize systems up to 11 kw
A standard for wireless charging systems and their cross-compatibility could jump start the technology and help make it more affordable.
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Owners of the affordably priced ID.4 will be able to fast-charge for free, across the country, for three years.
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Electrify America reboots pricing, bills EV charging by the kwh where it’s allowed
Starting September 16, 2020, Electrify America is billing by the kwh for fast charging in 23 states plus D.C.
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Supplier confirms broad shift to 800V systems for luxury EVs by 2025
The supplier Delphi says that it will be supplying 800-volt inverter technology soon for a luxury automaker's electric cars.
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Report: India might mandate EV chargers at 69,000 state-owned gas stations
With urban air pollution at near crisis levels, India needs to act fast to foster a move to electric—and gas stations could be a good solution.
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For Wrangler 4xe, Jeep plans to build solar-powered chargers on off-road trails
Jeep is aiming to install chargers near off-road trails in California and Utah, so that Wrangler 4xe owners can experience the rugged outdoors without their engines running.
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Electric car chargers pop up from the sidewalk, to be tested in the UK
Another innovative Level 2 charging solution is flush to the sidewalk when it's not in use.
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