Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2016

To date, Tesla Motors has offered its buyers the company's Supercharger DC fast-charging standard, which presently charges more quickly than the CHAdeMO or Combined Charging Standard (CCS) systems used by other carmakers. The company is launching the.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2015

Tesla Motors is head and shoulders above any other electric-car maker in providing a network of charging stations for its drivers to use during their travels.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 26, 2015

It was another typically hyperbolic statement from Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. A simple tweet on a Sunday afternoon claimed that Tesla was “About to end range anxiety. via [over-the-air] software update. Affects entire Model S fleet.”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2012

These electric vehicles can be booked from €8 (US$10) per hour through the website [link] using the special Italo discount code, and will be powered at charging units provided by Enel, Italy’s largest electric utility. Electric vehicles in Rome have free of charge access to designated parking areas and no ZTL (city center zone) limits.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 23, 2016

A handful of Tesla Model S owners will soon have the ability to charge their cars without having to plug them in. Several aftermarket companies have designed wireless charging systems for various electric vehicles, but Evatran has now developed one specifically for Tesla's electric sedan.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2015

One of the main advantages of the Tesla Model S is its relative freedom from “range anxiety,” at least in the 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack of the higher-end versions. Rated by the EPA at 265 miles, that range compares to ratings of 62 to about 90 miles in less expensive plug-in electric cars.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 9, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The BMW i3 and i8 electric cars could threaten Tesla Motors, a new report says, the E-FAN electric aircraft makes its first flight, and Mahindra plans to build an electric scooter in Michigan. BMW designs a custom solar charging station for the i3 and i8 plug-in cars that makes as.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

So far, the Tesla Model S is alone among plug-in electric cars in providing 200 miles or more of electric range. But as Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] prepares to roll out its more affordable Model E late in 2016, it may face serious competition from General Motors.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2015

There are currently three major DC fast-charging standards for electric cars. Tesla Motors has its own Supercharger standard, while other manufacturers use either CHAdeMO or the Combined Charging Standard (CCS).

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2015

Tesla Motors has been opening its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations at a dizzying pace lately, with 175 U.S. But Tesla battery swapping? sites operating, and almost two dozen more either in construction or permitted. Globally that total is almost 400 sites, which likely represents more than 2,000 separate outlets.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

With the mass-production Model 3 in mind, Tesla has begun to expand its Supercharger fast-charging stations into urban areas. Earlier this month, Tesla opened its first two Supercharger stations in Chicago, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

It’s increasingly clear that the German prestige brands plan to launch luxury electric cars that will go head-to-head with upstart Tesla Motors and its Model S and Model X. The German brands must also provide pervasive networks of fast-charging.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2017

Tesla continues to make sweeping changes as it prepares for the launch of the Model 3, its first mass-market electric car. The company has announced a significant expansion of its global network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased a new generation of the company's unique DC fast-charging stations, suggesting that a future "version 3" Supercharger would deliver as much as 350 kilowatts of power. Unsurprisingly, he did it via Twitter, his preferred medium for communicating with the world.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 28, 2017

It's well-known that electrical outlets in the United States and elsewhere vary, but it also makes for somewhat different charging experiences with the Tesla Model S. However, higher-rated charging connectors, such as.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 19, 2017

In January 2016, before the public introduction for pre-orders of the Model 3, Tesla had 585 Supercharger locations around the world. Then the potential of 400,000-plus reservations for the more affordable Model 3 pushed Tesla to promise it would double those charging locations by the end of.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Last Friday night, I arranged to meet my wife for dinner in Newburgh, New York, at a restaurant that has a Tesla Supercharger. When I arrived, there was a white Model X already plugged in. Even though the battery in my Model S 85 was about 60 percent full, I figured I might as well top it off to 90 percent while we ate.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 31, 2016

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, said in January that it was "an open secret" that Apple is making an electric car. The question of whether Apple is working on an actual electric car, or just software of some kind for future cars, continues to be a topic of hot debate in Silicon Valley and elsewhere.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Today, most people charge their electric cars at home, overnight. Now Tesla plans to make it easier for owners of its cars—and only them—to.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Before production of the Tesla Model 3 began, company CEO Elon Musk promised Tesla would offer owners some sort of free Supercharger use.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2016

We already know that Tesla Model 3 owners may not get to use the company's network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations for free. Unlike the pricier Model S and Model X, CEO Elon Musk has indicated that owners of the $35,000, 200-mile Model 3 will have to pay for use of the stations.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2016

When it comes to encouraging electric-car adoption, the availability of charging infrastructure can be as important as the cars themselves. And infrastructure is something Tesla Motors takes seriously.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2013

A study of Tesla Roadster user data published by plug-in vehicle advocacy organization Plug In America (PIA) projects that the battery packs in the Roadsters will retain 80-85% of capacity after 100,000 miles (160,934 km) driven. Replacement can range from a single sheet to the entire battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Tesla Motors Inc. The Model S will carry an initial price of $57,400; applying the new $7,500 Federal tax credit for plug-ins will drop the effective price to $49,900. The Tesla Model S. Tesla says that rapid charging will recharge the battery pack in 45 minutes. to 6 seconds.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The 80 kW, fuel-agnostic Fulcrum Turbine Generator charges the on-board batteries, which provide power to turn the wheels and give the buses unlimited range with refueling. Located in Silicon Valley, Wrightspeed was founded by Ian Wright, co-founder of Tesla Motors. 63% reduction in emissions. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 13, 2017

Tesla announced in November that it would end free unlimited use of its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. The new rates take effect for buyers who ordered a Tesla electric car after January 15, a deadline Tesla extended from its.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2016

By now, the Tesla Supercharger network has provided a superb cast study showing the importance of a comprehensive nationwide network of DC fast-charging sites to make electric cars practical for long-distance trips.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2012

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The RAV4 EV—22 months in development—combines a Tesla Motors-designed and -produced battery and electric powertrain with Toyota’s most popular SUV model.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 5, 2016

Since launching the Supercharger DC fast-charging in 2012, Tesla Motors has steadily worked to increase the number of stations across the world. But in a few cases, the existing network may no longer be able to keep up with demand from concentrations among the tens of thousands of Tesla Model S cars sold in the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2016

Tesla continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations in the U.S., The company remains committed to offering a nationwide network of free-to-use fast-charging stations for its customers, and to expanding that network. making it easier for owners to complete longer journeys in their electric cars.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2015

While it continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations, Tesla Motors is looking at ways to improve those stations. The company is testing a prototype charging station with a snake-like cord that automatically plugs into a waiting electric car. DON'T MISS: Are These Tesla Model 3.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 13, 2011

Plug-in cars are being delivered at long last. Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2016

Outfitted with 730kW regenerative braking power, as well as an 80kW, fuel agnostic Fulcrum Turbine Generator that charges on-board batteries, the powertrain kit gives the vehicles unlimited range with refueling. Located in Silicon Valley, Wrightspeed was founded by Ian Wright, co-founder of Tesla Motors. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2015

Many electric-car drivers rely on home charging as their primary source of energy. Installing a charging station at home generally allows more convenient recharging than relying solely on public stations. But this isn't necessarily an option for owners living in cities. DON'T MISS: Which Electric Car Dominates Sales In New York State?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. Twenty-two months after the project announcement, Toyota and Tesla engineers revealed the RAV4 EV at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in May 2012. Let’s get one thing straight.

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