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Tesla offers some employers at-work charging stations, for its cars only

Green Car Reports

Today, most people charge their electric cars at home, overnight. That's much harder for residents of multiple dwellings or those without dedicated off-street parking, increasing numbers of whom instead recharge during the day while parked at their workplace.

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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?

Green Car Reports

Tesla continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations, and that means finding new places to put those stations. Which is why the company is in talks with a major gas station and convenience-store chain to place electric-car charging stations.

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Tesla begins expansion of Kettleman City Supercharger with 56 new stalls, bringing total to 96

Teslarati

Tesla’s Kettleman City Supercharger is one of the most popular in the world. The site not only has 40 Superchargers, some of which already have V3 capabilities allowing for 250kW charging rates, but also a 24-hour customer lounge with restrooms and a gift shop.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

Green Car Congress

The B-Class Electric Drive is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor with 310 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, with a range of 115 miles (185 km). The powertrain was developed in collaboration with Tesla Motors, said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, during the launch presentation.

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Tesla To Add More Model S Electric-Car Charging Sites In NYC

Green Car Reports

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. Apartment.

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Tesla’s Supercharger Network: How It Works In The Real World

Green Car Reports

Last week, Tesla Motors [NADAQ: TSLA] officially switched on the first six of its planned network of Supercharger charging stations.

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Tesla Unveils Model S Electric Sedan

Green Car Congress

Tesla Motors Inc. The Tesla Model S. Tesla says that rapid charging will recharge the battery pack in 45 minutes. Tesla plans to produce 20,000 Model S sedans a year. unveiled its long-anticipated second model, the four-door Model S battery-electric sedan.