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Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations

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Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a NACS to NACS extension cable to fix the issues with Supercharging different electric vehicles with different charge port locations. With Tesla opening Superchargers to non-Tesla EV owners, starting with Ford, it is creating a new problem at charging stations.

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GM demos its new Energy products by running a mansion off a Silverado EV

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Installation is separate (and costs can vary widely), and GM has partnered with Qmerit, a national EV charging installation company, to make it easier for customers to find an installer. That’s important, because the system isn’t cheap. The systems can be bought separately or bundled together for $7,299.

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China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US

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With the vast majority of battery fires originating from poorly produced Chinese batteries designed for ultra-cheap e-bikes and e-scooters, it appears the Chinese government is attempting to address the issue head-on. The standard currently only addresses the domestic market, which is much larger than China’s e-bike battery export market.

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Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars

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Yesterday, we reported on Hertz starting to sell its older Tesla Model 3s and they are going for fairly cheap. The Company expects to reinvest a portion of the proceeds from the sale of EVs into the purchase of internal combustion engine (“ICE”) vehicles to meet customer demand.

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Toyota electric ute could be less than 12 months away from Australia, but will fast-tracked HiLux and Ranger-sized dual-cab finally silence diesel-loving doubters?

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He also confirmed Australia would receive an updated bZ4X with increased range and charging capability. “By And before you ask me, in 2024 we will have good numbers of those vehicles for sale.” The changes will also apply to the Subaru Solterra , which also goes on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review – Shockingly Spicy

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If you’re wondering how the 84-kWh lithium-ion battery held up during track use, the charge dropped about 30 percent during my session. Hyundai is claiming that the car can go from 10 to 80 percent charge in 18 minutes when using 800V charging. Hyundai wouldn’t give us a target for sales numbers.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

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Beyond that, it was the Seres 3’s poor drive experience, unresolved technology features, its failure to accept DC charge without explanation and bunny hop-inducing regeneration that has landed it top on my Wall of Shame. After a hot day driving through the mountains, the Seres 3 decided to stop accepting DC charge. ” Right.

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