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J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck

Baua Electric

When Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger , the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America, Electrek was invited to review it. J+ BOOSTER 2 specs December 27, 2022: Juice Americas is the US subsidiary of Swiss-based Juice Technology AG. Photos: Juice Americas (Editor’s note: Product links are affiliate links.)

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

It’s going to be the theme of just about every Wrangler (and Ford Bronco, for that matter) review that I write – these off-road rigs are quite annoying on road but that’s OK because that’s the point. Sure, you might buy a Wrangler only for the image and not for the utility – but you can’t say we didn’t warn you.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

So well-suited, in fact, that I put it on my list of “if I needed a brand-new crossover, I’d consider buying this”. The juice is supplied by a 1.49 Who Should Buy It Those seeking a well-rounded city crossover at a reasonable price. The hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 Review – Whatever It Is, It’s Good

The Truth About Cars

Juice is supplied via 77.4 Yes, you can save money by not buying gas, and yes the Ioniq5 appears to be still eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit if it’s leased (it’s not eligible if you buy since it’s assembled in South Korea). kWh lithium-ion battery. That gives the Ioniq5 a bit of gusto. 4 not sporty enough.

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2022 Ford Lightning Platinum Review – Style At a Price

The Truth About Cars

That was predictable using the standard outlets in my building – the computer measured charging time in days not hours – but even using a nearby Level II I found that the truck needed a couple of hours to get a decent amount of juice. Who Should Buy the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum? You get what you pay for. What's New for 2022?

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The Top 7 EV Home Chargers That You Should Consider Buying

Get Electric Vehicle

These chargers remove the inconvenience of having to wait at a public station by juicing up your car at home while you are asleep. To use Tesla’s unique charging connector, you’ll need to buy an SAE J1772 adaptor separately. Except for Teslas, universal mount chargers are compatible with almost any current electric car.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

Looking for Solutions for Juice for your Electric Car Many people love the environmental appeal of electric vehicles (EVs). For example, statistics suggest people could save up to $10,000 over the car’s life span due to not having to buy fuel at volatile prices and because EVs require less maintenance than gas-powered automobiles.