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Superfast Wireless Charging & Li Mega’s Super-Duper-Fast 552 kW Charging!

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of big EV charging stories just popped up across the globe from the United States. From Japan, we’ve got news of a wireless EV charging project in the “smart city” Kashiwa-no-ha that could bring wireless charging to the next level.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. But with the addition of a head pump, improved automatic preconditioning, and up to 30% faster DC charging, it’s likely to cut the time spent at road-trip charging stops even more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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How to use Google Maps to find EV charging stations near you – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Despite these advantages, the scarcity of charging stations can pose a challenge for users. This enhancement enables users to easily locate the nearest charging station and even identify charging spots along their route. Google said that the map will also show hotels with EV charging facility.

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Volkswagen quits Australian auto industry lobby over emissions standards – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As regular Charged readers know, when it comes to EVs, legacy automakers tend to follow two tracks—while preparing for the transition, and telling the media about how committed they are to electrification, they simultaneously participate in trade groups that actively lobby against emissions standards and other pro-EV regulations.

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Biden announces $900 million for EV charging network at Detroit Auto Show

Electric Cars Report

The US President Joe Biden announced at Detroit Auto Show the release of the first round of funding for a nationwide electric vehicle charging network, financing the construction of stations in 35 states.

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Garmin’s Q1 results beat on strong demand for fitness, auto products – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Garmin topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results on Wednesday as the Swiss navigation device maker benefited from new launches and strong demand for its products in fitness and auto segments, sending its shares up 9.6%. Garmin’s first-quarter revenue surged 20% to USD 1.38 billion, according to LSEG data.

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WiTricity to Demonstrate Wireless EV Charging Firsts at Detroit Auto Show

Electric Cars Report

Building on the momentum of its recent investments from Siemens AG and others, WiTricity, the leader in wireless EV charging, is set to demonstrate a host of new wireless charging “firsts” at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

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