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Porsche estimates ~20k units of the electric Taycan per year

Green Car Congress

Porsche has built “3 figures worth” of prototypes of the upcoming 600 hp electric Taycan sports car (formerly known as Mission E earlier post ), which is due to be released next year. Porsche is currently projecting roughly 20,000 units per year—approximately two-thirds of the current sales figures for the 911.

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Electrify America introduces Plug&Charge payment technology to its charging network

Green Car Congress

Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network now offers Plug&Charge payment technology, which allows electric vehicle (EV) owners to begin a charge without reaching for their wallet, smartphone or bank card. After a brief online registration, drivers can automatically pay for charging by simply plugging in their EV.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 It’s available in both RWD or AWD and has two battery options, either a 55 kilowatt-hour (kWh) or 77.4 As with all EVs today, the EV6 is heavy, with curb weights ranging from 4,017 to 4,661 lbs. Value & Style Rule the Day. seconds.).

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

million plug-in electric vehicles on U.S. will need as many as 235,000 fast EV chargers to meet demand — up from about 47,000 chargers that are available today. will need as many as 235,000 fast EV chargers to meet demand — up from about 47,000 chargers that are available today. Transitioning the U.S.

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Beyond Tesla: Why Your Business Needs Charging Stations Compatible with All Types of EVs

EV Connect

But there are dozens of EV models available today and hundreds more from every major automaker set to hit the roads over the next decade. Meanwhile, GMC is working on the electric Hummer that will be available in SUV and truck models. The bigger car brands will drive the next stage of EV evolution.