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Ford doesn't own or run a fast-charging network, but it's trying to make the experience more consistent with some of its own quality control.
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Midwest governors agree on EV charging-network planIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have agreed on the need for more public infrastructure for charging EVs.
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Where should future EV fast-chargers be? Mapping tool digs deep in data for answersDemographic, economic, and environmental factors are all included in a tool developed for policymakers and perhaps charging companies themselves.
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Michigan announces wireless charging pilot, state-funded EV charging networkA tourism-oriented EV charging network and dynamic inductive charging pilot are both planned, amid more urgency for charging infrastructure in the state.
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Rivian details membership program for electric trucks' charging access, connectivityAn extra-cost program, to be included free for up to 12 months, includes extra services such as high-speed data and emergency charging.
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Shell and Ubitricity target 50,000 on-street EV chargers in the UK by 2025The lamppost-based chargers would provide a viable option for those want to drive an EV but live in an apartment or condo.
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Electric heavy-duty trucks are getting a serious boost with a California program, although long-haul electric semis aren't part of it quite yet.
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Electrify America makes it a lot easier to find EV chargers while you driveWith Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, drivers no longer have to jump through hoops to find an EA charger on the go.
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Electrify America connects Yosemite visitors with very fast EV chargingIt will soon be a lot easier to visit one of the most popular national parks without creating tailpipe emissions.
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Exclusive: Genesis GV60 will be first EV to include wireless battery chargingNo hands! Genesis verified that initial rollout will be a test in South Korea but it's good to see the luxury brand and parent company Hyundai allowing for wider use in the future.
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Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experienceThe firm J.D. Power found that charger downtime was four times more likely to be the source of dissatisfaction than other complaints when it comes to public charging.
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The West Coast Electric Highway is nearly 10 years old, and it's getting new charging hardwareStations will be upgraded for CCS compatibility and Tesla adapters will be stocked, with funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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A program in Kansas City is installing them throughout the city, where they offer Level 2 charging at $0.22 per kwh.
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Hyundai claims Ioniq 5 EV will dominate Tesla Model Y in miles of range added at fast-charging stopsHyundai has chosen to emphasize a high average charging rate over a high peak rate, which it says will result in shorter charging stops.
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Home solar and electric cars are converging, and it's about timeAn alliance between SunPower and Wallbox is one of several deals suggesting there's a big future for EVs and home solar functioning together.
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Musk: Supercharger network will charge extra for slow-charging non-Tesla EVsTesla may apply some new pricing strategies when it opens up the Supercharger network to other EVs later this year, CEO Elon Musk suggested.
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Wireless EV charging via highway pavement to be tested in IndianaIt won't be the first in-road wireless charging experiment, but the state of Indiana hopes it's one that leads to a zero-emission future.
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Which EV model has the fast-charging connector compatible with more US stations?Hint: It's not Tesla. But Tesla vehicles can take advantage of this fast-charging standard offered at more locations than the others.
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Which automaker's EVs will be compatible with the Tesla Supercharger network? Must hinted that it's coming later this year.
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EVs could be charged when towed: Ford patent suggests some creative usesCharging electric vehicles while towing them is the basis for a patent filing that sounds like brainstorming from an EV-club pub night.
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Electrify America plans to double charging network by 2025, expand to upper MidwestVolkswagen will boost spending on the fast-charging network to allow more road-trip route options.
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As EV charging networks grow, Nio plans to keep boosting battery swappingExpansion plans show that China's Nio doesn't see battery swapping as a limited experiment. It could prove a key tech for urban EV adoption.
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Report: VW is shopping Electrify America to other companies, in bid to scale upThe charging network could scale up with other partners involved—and be seen as something more than a VW atonement vehicle.
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Outside Tesla Supercharging, roaming agreements connect an EV charging-network patchworkIt's getting better. Although the maze of which networks accept which other members still shows the strength of the Tesla Supercharger network.
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