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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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This tool reveals future EV fast-charging road-trip routes
A federal EV charging network will help fill some of today's road-trip gaps, and a federal tool suggests where those chargers will go by 2026.
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Hyundai Home helps EV buyers set up charging, solar, energy storage
It's a one-stop shop for everything related to charging, although it's not yet addressing the Ioniq EVs' V2L and bidirectional charging capability.
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Flywheel energy will help charge rental EVs in New York
A LaGuardia airport pilot program will put flywheel-boosted fast-charging to the test with electric rental cars.
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EVgo network woos Tesla drivers with "seamless" charging
Through a CCS1 adapter, Tesla owners can enjoy the equivalent of Plug and Charge convenience without additional app handshakes each time.
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In opening up its charging connector, renaming it NACS, and shedding the proprietary "Tesla connector" name, Tesla is also positioning for public charger investment.
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Feds examine EV charging cybersecurity as infrastructure grows
Biden administration officials and those from industry convened to discuss EV charging security and agreed to study the situation and consider future standards.
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EV fast-charging at 100 Taco Bells: A new norm for fast food?
Electric vehicle fast-charging hasn't typically been set up at fast-food restaurants, but an evolution in tech and EV charging rates might change that.
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BP plans charging hubs for ride-hailing EVs, first near LAX
The first 48-port hub, near LAX and in collaboration with Hertz, will be funded in part by a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).
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Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for cities
Streetlight chargers could give apartment dwellers a way to charge EVs and, according to this study, do so with lower carbon emissions.
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Lucid Air's home charger adds up to 80 miles per hour
Lucid said the hardware for bidirectional charging is included as well, and the automaker has said all along that the Air was built with that capability in mind.
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Charging units for the fueling stations will be Boost Chargers, from California-based FreeWire Technologies, will require just 27 kw but supply up to 200 kw.
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US lags other countries in chargers vs. registered EVs
Among major EV markets, the U.S. and Norway are lagging in public chargers per EV, while the Netherlands, South Korea, and India are working ahead.
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Oil giant BP will help keep Hertz EVs charged
BP will oversee charging infrastructure around Hertz locations for tens of thousands of EVs, with physical hardware plus fleet software managing charge times.
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Seoul plans more than 200,000 EV chargers by 2026
It's hoping to make EV chargers no more than a five-minute walk away, easing any burden on apartment-dwellers.
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$250 CCS adapter lets Tesla EVs roam other charging networks
According to Tesla, the CCS Combo 1 adapter will require a retrofit to enable its use for some vehicles, and that retrofit won’t be detailed until early 2023.
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Should a tax on the rich help build EV infrastructure?
California voters will soon get to decide whether to raise taxes on residents making more than $2 million a year and use some of that for EV-related initiatives.
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Wallbox will market its Pulsar Plus charger to North American Fisker owners, and the Pulsar Max to European owners, with units for purchase through the Fisker website.
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35 states get the green light for $7.5 billion national EV charging network
The Biden administration confirmed 35 states are approved to start installing chargers that are considered part of a national network. Additional states will be approved "on a rolling basis."
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Nissan approves first US bidirectional charger for Leaf, use won't affect warranty
The Leaf-compatible Fermata Energy charger will be the first bidirectional system in an EV able to supply power to the grid, Nissan claims.
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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid
Many home chargers already have metering capability, but without the requirement to use it utilities were forcing customers to install separate meters at their own expense.
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Leading into Labor Day weekend, California asks EV drivers to limit charging
California's grid operator doesn't want EV owners plugging in after 4 p.m. going into the holiday weekend.
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SparkCharge expands its on-demand EV charging, reports new investment
With an app called Currently, SparkCharge is delivering charging as a service to an expanding number of California (and Texas) cities.
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