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In Minnesota, Xcel Energy has proposed to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026, with $27 million of the expense coming from ratepayers.
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Is Tesla preparing to offer wireless EV charging?
Daily home charging could be a lot simpler with inductive wireless charging, and it could help owners take advantage of bidirectional charging tech also on the way.
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Tesla opens some US Superchargers to other EVs, offers CCS retrofit
In the U.S. this is an essential step toward Tesla opening up "a portion" of its network toward models using CCS—and thus claiming federal funds.
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Rivian considers cool air fanned under truck for faster charging
Directing chilled area to the battery packs of electric trucks as they're charged may help speed up charging, a patent suggests.
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Ford dual-charge-port solution could connect multiple EVs in series
The charging solution would allow vehicles to take in power through one charge port and send it to another vehicle through a second port.
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Federal charging standards due: Will Tesla open Supercharger network?
The DOT is expected to detail standards for EV charging infrastructure to qualify for $7.5 billion set aside in the Biden administration's infrastructure law
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An Electrify America price hike appears to impose the biggest upcharge (by percentage) on drivers who charge regularly and have the Pass+ membership.
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Kansas lawmakers want to tax public EV charging
Home charging wouldn't be taxed, though, which has some calling foul as it penalizes those who rent and are dependent on public charging.
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Study: 1,104 new EV fast-charging stations will meet 50-mile interval
A new study suggests that with 1,104 additional fast-charging locations, major transportation corridors will be covered.
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TA TravelCenters hosts road-trip EV charging stops, 50 miles apart
The EV DC fast-charging locations will be supported by Electrify America and considered part of its network, and they're set to be installed at 200 sites over five years.
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Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVs
If GM chooses to make the switch on some models, it would follow BMW, as well as American EV range leaders Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian.
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Ford patents magnetic charging connector: MagSafe for EVs?
In a proposed and patented charging connector, Ford would use a magnetic system to help align physical charge pins precisely.
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Through a partnership called Hertz Electrifies, it will help bring EVs to more rental and rideshare customers by making sure charging is in place.
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Shell buys Volta network and its free EV charging
The oil giant said it sees growth in what it describes as Volta's "dual charging and media network," which pretty much sums up the charging company's appeal.
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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030
The U.S. public charging network will also need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025 to keep up with EV adoption, projects S&P Global Mobility.
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Virtual power plants of GM, Ford EVs could cut "peaker" pollution
Vast pools of EVs could help smooth the grid during peak times, reducing the need to ramp up dirtier generation sources.
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Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
At CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
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Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 years
Storing power during off-peak hours and selling it at peak hours could profit EV owners, but the advantages will vary widely.
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With long-range electric car batteries far exceeding daily-driving needs, the change most drivers may note in cold winter weather is that EVs simply need more time plugged in.
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Porsche Taycan upgrade halves the time to charge at home
With the upgraded hardware, some Taycans from previous model years may be able to gain a full charge in less than five hours at home.
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DOE research looks at EV charging infrastructure vulnerability
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have been studying vulnerabilities in charging infrastructure for years, and in a recent paper they break the weaknesses down to several issues.
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California's $3B plan will double its public EV charger count
The new funding represents an increase of 30 times from 2019 levels, and will go toward the installation of 90,000 new chargers in the state.
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GM aims for rural EV drivers with vast Level 2 charging network
Under the program, dealers are eligible to receive up to 10 19.2-kw Level 2 charging stations to be installed in communities.
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AAA expands EV offerings with mobile charging, trip planning
The U.S. motor clubs known for roadside service are planning to scale up mobile charging to meet more widespread EV adoption—and to update trip services with charging stations.
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