PlugShare
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A couple of weeks ago, we charged a 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 15 times within two days. It was part of a contest during a two-day press drive for the car—though we were beaten by the team that charged their Niro a stunning 31 times in little more than 30 hours. But our experience reinforced what many electric car drivers either knew going in or have learned relatively quickly: Electric-car charging at public stations needs to be far better than it is today. DON'T MISS: 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid first drive review Part of the problem stems from the random nature of available...
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Electric car charging: the basics you need to know (updated)
The number of plug-in electric cars on North American roads grows every year, and with them come new buyers. Each new electric-car driver will have a few things to learn, so we've rounded up some tips on how, where, and when how to charge up that new plug-in vehicle. Whether you're already an...
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Electric-Car Fast Charging: California CCS Sites Two Years Behind CHAdeMO
Implementation of the CCS standard for electric-car fast charging still lags, new data show.
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Oregon's Electric-Car Czar Heads For PlugShare After 5 Years
Oregon's "Chief EV Officer" heads for PlugShare in California.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Gets Own Version Of PlugShare App
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive gets PlugShare integration.
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PlugShare Debuts Cellphone Payments For Electric-Car Charging
Recargo, the company that owns the PlugShare app for locating electric-car charging stations, launched a new way to pay for charging today. Its "Pay With PlugShare" program gives its users the ability to transact a charging session using only their smartphones. The app lets electric-car drivers...
John Voelcker