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J.D. Power highlights need to improve Level 2 EV chargers

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Power’s electric vehicle charging satisfaction surveys have highlighted a particular trend in the market — while public electric vehicle chargers are becoming more reliable, the availability of Level 2 EV chargers is getting worse. Power’s survey, 18% of public charging attempts were unsuccessful in Q4 2023. As per J.D.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

EV Central

The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The catch is that Toyota owns the car, so by going down that route you’ll be handing over close to $70k for a car you don’t actually own.

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

At CES, Volkswagen announced it would begin offering a version of ChatGPT in its cars later this year, the result of a partnership with Cerence, a U.S. The transition to software-dominated cars is challenging. We’re also changing how our dealers are doing it and everything,” Oestberg said. software developer.

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Tips: 4 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Hybrid Car

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular each year. While hybrid cars are generally very reliable, there can be some warning signs of trouble that you should watch out for. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common warning signs that you should look out for in your hybrid car.

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Common Winter Car Problems and How to Prevent Them

Clean Fleet Report

The plummeting temperatures, icy roads and snowfall can wreak havoc on even the most reliable cars. With a little preparation and know-how, you can keep your car running smoothly throughout the winter months. The cold weather can cause your battery’s power output to decrease, making it harder for your engine to start.

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