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The concept, based on the Lotus Elise like the original Tesla Roadster, keeps the battery pack modestly sized yet it can charge at 1,600 miles per hour.
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US and Canada collaborate on EV charging corridorThe corridor will effectively connect the respective traditional focal points of the U.S. and Canadian auto industry.
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Dealerships plan to spend $5.5B in EV infrastructureEV chargers and other upgrades required of U.S. vehicle dealers add up to billions of infrastructure spending at the local level, according to the trade group representing dealerships.
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Will megawatt charging nix hydrogen fuel cell tech in semis?Can hydrogen fuel cells make up for their lower efficiency and higher cost?
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BMW tests how its EVs might supplement the gridBMW and PG&E plan to follow up the pilot program with a "field trial" in California, and a fleet of vehicles equipped for V2G operation.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildoutWill it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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The robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging.
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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in UtahThe 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discountA $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models—all as part of a limited-time deal with the retail giant.
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Survey: Growing portion of US shoppers are rejecting EVsPrice and charging remain the reason why a growing percentage of shoppers are "very unlikely" to consider an EV. Are there other reasons?
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Daimler plans $650M US charging and hydrogen network for big rigsThe Daimler joint venture will "forge ahead" with an electric-truck network, amid conflicting policy signals.
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Costco has no plans to add EV charging as a traffic-driverThe first retailer to deploy a range of EV chargers at its stores has no plans to add them and sees gas pumps as a main attraction.
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Lower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America asideThe company announced plans to install "thousands" of chargers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide by 2030.
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US EV charging locator will soon display cost, charge powerAdditionally, the White House provided updates on the shift to EVs for federal agencies and charging-station deployment by them.
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Rivian adds compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation appThe interface adds Tesla Supercharger locations, although Rivian drivers must also then use the Tesla app.
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriersRobotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Smarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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7-Eleven wants its EV charging network to be among the largestThe company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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Biden administration opens $2.5B community EV charging programThe program will provide its $2.5 billion over five years to get community charging to schools, parks, public buildings, and travel corridors.
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Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayersIn 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 retrofitIn 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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