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Gas station supercenter Love's is adding charging stations to current and all future locations.
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EV wireless charging could catch on faster with this techA low-energy magnetic field helps EVs position for a wireless charge that's almost as efficient as with a cable and connector.
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Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes
The Chinese EV brand owned by Geely tweaked its LFP batteries to stake the claim.
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JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise
Plug-in drivers have some good news for EV makers and networks.
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EVgo aims to improve charging reliability
Charging network wants to boost number of fast chargers, and to boost the reliability of its platform overall.
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These apps provide the route-planning smarts some EVs lack
Putting together an EV road trip can be a puzzle between charging stations, connectors, your EV's state of charge, and the route itself. But you now have some great options.
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With ChargePoint's Omni Port, chargers will release the appropriate EV charging connector, whether that's NACS or CCS/J1772.
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SunPower files bankruptcy, was to be GM's Ultium Energy home installer
SunPower went from being the most popular choice to bankrupt in the span of a decade.
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Tesla testing 320+ kw output with Superchargers and Cybertruck
Tesla's testing higher charging outputs with some of its next-gen Superchargers.
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Wireless EV charging record set with Porsche Taycan prototype
A Porsche Taycan wirelessly charged at a rate of 270 kw setting a new record, but the car's a prototype.
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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside
Chrysler is telling owners of the Pacifica plug-in hybrid to stop charging their vans and park outside due to a fire risk.
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Mercedes-Benz adds Starbucks locations to its EV fast-charging network
A hundred coffee shops will be plugged into the luxury brand's EV charging network.
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With Toyota's undisclosed investment in the charging network, that brings the total number of automakers invested in the network to eight.
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Electrify America opens fast-chargers in Moab for electric off-roading
The chargers, announced last May among 20 new fast-charging sites in Utah, can accommodate electric trucks and trailer-towing.
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Electrify America won't allow EVs a full charge at busy stations
The change is an attempt to cut long wait times at some especially busy EV charging stations.
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Report: Fat public EV charging cables are a magnet for thieves
Commercial charging cables contain large amounts of copper, prices for which are now at record highs.
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Porsche app gives EV drivers access to 75% of compatible US chargers
Plug-in hybrids are supported, too, with many of the locations offering Level 2 destination chargers.
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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV charging
The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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While the federal government designates the funding, states take the lead in determining how and when it is used.
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GM might cool EV charge ports like microchips
PCM cooling has been used in heat sinks in the computing world for years, and has becoming increasingly common in outdoor gear.
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Tesla pause sparks EV charging rivals in $5B federal buildout
In the wake of Tesla's Supercharger pause, networks are planning more charging stations and seeking to hire jilted Tesla employees.
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Gravity's urban fast-charging "trees" could rival Tesla Supercharging
A new design for EV charging stations from the company seeks to keep the cables out of the way.
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Study: EV interest waning amid concerns over cost, charging
The lack of affordable EVs is causing consideration to drop among Gen Z and Gen Y buyers.
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Megawatt charging for electric big rigs is starting to arrive
Megawatt charging potentially closes the refueling gap between fuel-cell and battery-powered trucks.
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