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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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In Canada, the Air Grand Touring Performance will be priced at $242,000 CAD (before taxes), with deliveries beginning in August 2022. (To June (US), Aug (Canada). Both models have as standard the ultra-fast 900V+ charging system, enabling users to add up to 300 miles in 21 minutes at a 350 kW DC fast charger.

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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

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Charging stations will be accessible to all EV customers, offering both Combined Charging System (CCS) and Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. The first stations are expected to open in the United States in the summer of 2024 and in Canada at a later stage.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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The EV charging ecosystem, comprised of EV manufacturers, EV charging station manufacturers, and EV charging network operators among others, understands that interoperability made possible by standards and protocols for EV charging and communications is essential to everyone’s success. The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S.

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GM to integrate Tesla NACS in new EVs starting in 2025

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General Motors announced a collaboration with Tesla to integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025. Additionally, the collaboration will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, and growing, throughout North America.

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Tesla Supercharger network opens to Rivian vehicles

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and Canada. In addition, the automaker plans to start shipping free NACS DC adapters this spring, prioritizing long-time owners. Initially, a NACS DC adapter is needed for access, shipping free to owners starting this spring.… The Tesla Supercharger network is dominating the rollout of DC fast-charging stations in the U.S. ,

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The Bulli is back; Volkswagen unveils the new ID. Buzz models

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Included as standard in the ID. Also included as standard: the ‘Front Assist’ emergency braking function and, in the MPV, the ‘Lane Assist’ lane-keeping assistant. Via a CCS plug connector at a DC rapid-charging station (direct current) the charging power increases to as much as 170 kW. Buzz and ID. Using the latest ID.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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The eFerries, have performed their sea trials successfully on the Black Sea in late April (Amherst Island II) and May (Wolfe Islander IV) respectively and are scheduled to be transported to Canada by a specialized semi-submersible vessel starting in August. The Ontario ports and harbor systems are equipped with a 3.0

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