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Property owners who drive EVs can request that the city install a publicly owned L2 charger streetside, with a flat fee of $0.20 or more per kwh for use.
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GM patent: Electric trucks could charge other EVs during fast-charging, with dual ports
A GM patent filing points to a potential future setup that could charge at 800V with one port, at 400V with two ports simultaneously, or charging on one while connecting a load to the other.
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Electrify America signs on for 75 MW of solar, says it commits them to net-zero
The EV charging network is committing to buy enough renewable energy to offset its use and create new solar generation.
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Report: EV charger vulnerabilities might leave them open to hackers
One of the most obvious targets for hackers might be fleets, which they could potentially disable by disrupting nightly charging for delivery vehicles.
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California utility expands bidirectional EV charging pilots
Hundreds of residential and commercial customers will now be eligible to see how EVs might provide backup power during outages or help stabilize the grid.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 road-trip charging: Don't seek out 350-kw connectors, 150 kw might be just as fast
You'll get consistent road-trip fast-charging in about a half-hour with 150-kw CCS hardware—most of the time not much slower than the finicky performance on 350-kw hardware.
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Electrify America dispensed 41.4 gigawatt-hours of electricity in 2021, which the company said powered 145 million miles of EV driving and offset 5.7 million gallons of gasoline.
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Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will vary
The $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.
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Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it's not the only one
Tesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe
The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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DOE partnership aims to spur US bidirectional charging integration for EVs and infrastructure
A California-centered DOE partnership seeks to bring stakeholders together for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech that could provide backup power and support more renewable energy.
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VW plans faster charging, longer range, higher power for its MEB platform for mass-market EVs
VW is aiming for 200-kw charging, a maximum range of 435 miles (WLTP), and 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds for dual-motor all-wheel drive models.
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Once ready, the 50 locations will deliver up to 9.4 million kwh annually, providing nearly 30 million miles of driving, EVgo claims.
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Biden meeting with Musk and other CEOs notes "broad consensus" on charging interoperability
Industry executives agreed that there needs to be a seamless user experience, no matter which EV you drive or where you charge.
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Electrify America's future EV charging stations: Solar canopies, customer lounges, valet services
EA announced plans for a handful of "showcase stations" with up to 20 DC fast chargers, plus amenities like customer lounges and solar canopies.
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Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVs
Comparing the average costs of charging EVs with filling up gasoline vehicles, EVs cost less—with the difference exaggerated in some states.
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Volvo plans an EV charging network with a Starbucks at every stop
Volvo plans to add up to 60 ChargePoint DC fast-chargers at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-mile route.
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Could federal funds open the Tesla Supercharger network to other EVs in the US?
Tesla made a proposal in comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, regarding the $7.5 billion earmarked for a national EV charging network.
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Tesla owners are happiest with that brand's home hardware and experience, which simplifies home and Supercharger use under a unified app.
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Tesla Model 3 owners could soon cut the cord at home with aftermarket wireless system
The system will be capable of charging at 11 kw, adding between 35 and 40 miles of range per hour of charging—all without picking up a charge connector.
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Could wind-and-solar towers charge EVs, stabilize the grid?
A unique wind-generation design that made its debut years ago is back looking for funding—and given the push for charging infrastructure it might have a better chance this time.
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Federal EV charging network: $5 billion over five years, now states have to submit plans
The Interstate highways and Alternative Fuel Corridors are the start, and for the total five-year period, funding ranges between just under $17 million for the District of Columbia, to $407 million for Texas.
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Automated "charging robot" claims wireless-charging convenience with a physical connection
An automated connector that extends from a charging pad would provide some of the same benefits of wireless charging.
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Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experience
The study was an evaluation of the user experience, but not the EV ownership experience or the feasibility of road-trips on each particular network.
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