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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

Green Car Congress

Leveraging the power of the Remote Connect feature within the Toyota and Lexus apps, Toyota and Lexus BEV and PHEV customers will be able to manage their home charging experience, via the ECO Charging feature, to select the most efficient times to charge their vehicles. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

Green Car Congress

The ISL78714 provides accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, along with cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics to protect 14-cell Li-ion battery packs while maximizing driving time and range for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/MHEV/PHEV/BEV).

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

Green Car Congress

Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2 Using a 230-volt connection with 10 amps and the standard 3.6 The charging process is controllable either via Porsche Communication Management (PCM) or remotely when using the Porsche Connect app. kW on-board charger, replenishing a fully depleted battery requires 7.8

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

This initiative will allocate funds to states for strategically siting electric vehicle charging stations and establishing a connected network for data collection, access, and reliability. Drivers can connect the HQ to their home Wi-Fi with the Blink Charging Mobile App. According to the U.S.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. And with Google's clout, they could make the cars a reality GM Getting Lots of PHEV Ink; Rolls Out 100 H2 FCVs – Huh? Feet, pedals and electric motors only will make for a much more pleasant and greener event. Back after Labor Day.

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