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

Teslarati

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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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 cheaper FWD model has everything you actually need – unless you’re the type to push a giraffe into a pool. SCORE: 3.7/5

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. New Zealand also changed rebates offered for used imports and disability vehicles while applying charges for specific emissions. million (USD$ 140.1 million) in 2021. million to $499.5

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

The Truth About Cars

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. & According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63.

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BMW Q2 recruit penetration grew greater than 40%

Baua Electric

We’re running in combination to extend buyer commitment and release recruit buyouts. In the second one quarter, recruit retention charges grew greater than 60 p.c, What do you notice when it comes to recruit go back charges and certain fairness? Hire go back charges have frequently higher during 2023.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts. Hybrid Cars.

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. The EV definitely serves best-in-design for Mattel! EV Chargers on Every National Highway.