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EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms

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Fury at Electrify America It’s hard to overstate the disgust and anger at Electrify America among virtually every person we interviewed. Tesla aside, all networks are perceived to be more focused on getting new stations in the ground—and associated photo ops with local politicians—than funding operations and maintenance.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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This article features IEEE Board of Directors members Sergio Benedetto, Jenifer Castillo, and Fred Schindler. Schindler holds 11 patents and has published more than 40 technical articles. He has received numerous international awards throughout his career, including the 2008 IEEE Communications Society Edwin Howard Armstrong Award.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

Cars That Think

This article features IEEE Board of Directors members Cecilia Metra, Eduardo Palacio, and Enrique Tejera. IEEE Senior Member Enrique Tejera Director, Region 9: Latin America An IEEE Senior Member, Enrique Tejera is director of Region 9. This article was corrected from an earlier version.

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Reliability, uptime and the next generation of EV chargers – Charged EVs

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EV charging stations must maximize uptime and minimize downtime, and it is no exaggeration to say that the future of EV charging in America (and, surely, around the world) will depend on chargers that are constructed, from the ground up, with reliability and uptime in mind.

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Nissan entices customers with new ‘carefree’ EV ownership experience

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For instance, manufacturers such as Ford and Hyundai have long partnered with networks such as Electrify America and Chargepoint to familiarize customers with EV charging. What do you think of the article? Nissan is far from the only manufacturer including charging and other benefits with new electric vehicles.

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Bank Australia plans to eliminate loans for ICE vehicles in 2025

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One possible reason for the bank’s new policy is that they recognize that EVs are the cheaper mode of transportation and require less maintenance. Teslarati reached out to JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America for comment regarding whether they would consider implementing such a change or if the banks had any general policy plans for EVs.

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Tesla Model 3 receives full EV incentives with new loophole

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On top of receiving full tax incentives, customers would also benefit from lower monthly payments and other benefits that manufacturers offer leaseholders, such as complimentary maintenance and coverage for consumables like tires. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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