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Shell Recharge massively expands with Volta acquisition

Teslarati

Shell has acquired the EV charging network Volta charge, which could massively expand the Shell Recharge network in the United States. for its line of gas stations, it is less known for its EV charging network, Shell Recharge. Currently, Shell Recharge is more commonly found in the U.K. What do you think of the article?

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

Charged EVs

Fury at Electrify America It’s hard to overstate the disgust and anger at Electrify America among virtually every person we interviewed. While a majority of its stations will recharge an EV, the widely touted standard uptime figure of 97 percent still translates to 11 days a year of downtime for every location.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge. liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive.

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2011 Nissan Leaf: Free Recharging At Dealers, Except When They Balk

Green Car Reports

EDITOR'S NOTE: We received the article below on July 6th from Nissan Leaf owner Bill Schwartz, and asked Nissan Americas for a comment before we published it.

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ABB launches world’s fastest EV charger 

Electric Vehicles India

The Latin America and the Asia Pacific regions are due to follow in 2022. ABB high-power chargers are already being deployed around the world through the company’s partnerships with international charging operators such as IONITY and Electrify America. Also read related article: Top EV Charger Manufacturers in India.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

Baua Electric

That’s been the thinking of leaders from developed countries, who’ve been seeking ways to China-proof the market for lithium , the light metal that’s essential for high-performance rechargeable power packs. has signed with Lithium Americas Corp. Offtake agreements, such as the ones General Motors Co. and Tesla Inc.

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Which Features Should You Prioritize for Your Next EV?

Clean Fleet Report

Choose Wisely for the Best Electric Experience This article may contain affiliate links. Fortunately, manufacturers are getting their act together and increasing the number of compatible stations available, particularly in Europe and North America. When it comes to electric vehicles, choice matters.