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CEO Elon Musk earlier this month fired nearly the entire Tesla Supercharger team, not long after calling them the key to Tesla's future.
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BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildout
BP reportedly plans to spend $1 billion by 2030, half of that amount within the next two or three years, to install over 3,000 chargers in the U.S.
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Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging
California is considering a fixed charge on electricity bills from its largest utilities in exchange for a reduction in EV charging cost.
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Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority
An urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connector
The vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Electrify America EV charging network set to grow by 25% in 2024
The same week Tesla cut its Supercharger team, VW's Electrify America confirmed it's on an expansion streak.
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A little more resiliency built into public EV charger controls could boost the reliability at entire stations in a couple of common situations.
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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?
Electric trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Tesla can power-share to back up the home in brownouts or natural disasters—but which is best, and why?
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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers
With a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Study: EV efficiency gains could cut grid demand, save billions
EVs might use 65% of U.S. grid demand by 2050, but gains due to improvements in the efficiency of EVs would pay off big for all Americans, a new study suggests.
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Voltpost rolls out curbside US EV chargers: Here's how they look
Lamppost chargers from Voltpost can be added by cities at a fraction of the cost of new chargers, and they're coming soon to several U.S. big cities.
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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner
Simply put, as the grid becomes more reliant on renewable solar energy, it better aligns supply and demand.
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Shell plans to expand the number of EV chargers it operates from 54,000 today to 200,000 by 2030.
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Rivian adapters arrive in April, enable Tesla Supercharger waypoints
The adapters will enable Tesla NACS fast-charging with Rivian electric trucks' native CCS port and will nearly double the number of station options along the way.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades
A partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies aims to use "algorithm-enabled charging software" to optimize charging rates.
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors
The push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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Study: Some retailers aren't doing much to support EV charging
In a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.
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The company's initial location fits 24 charging stalls with up to 500 kw into one of the densest parts of Manhattan—indoors—without requiring utility upgrades.
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Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Tesla has added Rivian to the list of Supercharger-supported brands "coming spring 2024," along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar.
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Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren't?
Kentucky lawmakers are claiming zoning discrimination with a bill to "protect" gas stations—which still vastly outnumber public EV charging stations.
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Study: EV drivers want gas-station perks at charging stops
Vacuums, tire-pressure tools, and car washes aren't typical at Tesla Supercharger stops or other charging stations, but a survey suggests EV drivers want them.
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Stellantis adopts SAE J3400—yes, the Tesla charge port
A Stellantis announcement appears to downplay its adoption of the Tesla connector, as well as the Supercharger network it opens future EVs up to.
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Electrify America's flagship urban EV charging station is indoors
The indoor San Francisco location is the first based on a new strategy of larger stations aimed at serving urban areas. It includes two climate-controlled lounge areas, food and beverage vending, and free wifi.
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