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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. It specializes in both stationary and mobile fast charging technology, allowing electric car charging to be deployed quickly and widely. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5

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Uber announces ‘Comfort Electric’ featuring Tesla and Polestar vehicles

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Ride-sharing service Uber has launched ‘Comfort Electric,’ a new way for users to get around in style and be part of the company’s global commitment to become a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2040. Comfort Electric —a shockingly cool, elevated experience. Say “Yesla” to Tesla!

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50,000 Teslas to be added to Uber Network by 2023, announces Hertz

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On Wednesday, Hertz and Uber noted that they are in an exclusive partnership to make up to 50,000 Teslas available by 2023 to drivers who wish to rent electric vehicles while using the ride-hailing network. He also noted that Uber is looking forward to seeing more electric vehicles on the road. locations.

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ICCT study assesses EV promotion and uptake in top 25 metropolitan areas in US

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The figure compares the areas’ new electric vehicle share (on the vertical axis) with the electric vehicle promotion activities (horizontal axis) and the public charger infrastructure (the size of the circles). of new automobile sales in 2014, about 40% more than the nationwide electric vehicle share. Source: The ICCT.

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Tesla sends brief update for Model S Plaid’s customer deliveries

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Credit: Teslarati via @BlakeM in San Francisco. This was partly due to the supply chain shortages that have been adversely affecting the auto industry. . Just recently, however, some customers waiting for their new Model S orders received a message from the electric car maker.

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GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales

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GM forecasts its total US auto industry sales to hit 16 million in 2024, but it has dropped its goal of making 400,000 EVs through mid-2024. General Motors said earlier this month that is finally ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. of its total volume. Still, that’s a 93% bump from 2022.

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Personal: One in a Million

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And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. On top of that, I’m currently running at 80+% electric miles.