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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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The partners are planning the installation of as many as 60 DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350 mile route between the Colorado front range and the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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At the 15 locations, up to 60 Volvo-branded DC fast chargers supplied by ChargePoint will be placed at various Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from company headquarters in Seattle to Denver, Colorado. The ChargePoint app is integrated into Volvo Recharge models’ in-dash system. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. The 11kW onboard charger also helps recharge the Niro EV in under seven hours on a Level 2 charger. The all-electric Niro EV is powered by a 64.8 Targeted AER for the Niro EV is 253 miles.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives

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The Volvo XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, will carry an MSRP of $53,990 when it arrives in US showrooms later this year. The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. When they become available, over-the-air updates will keep the XC40 Recharge evolving over time.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Electric Car Charging: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide To Ditching Gasoline Forever

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From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Depending on battery size, it could take 8-12 hours to recharge an electric car from empty to full. The Level 2 Electric Charger can recharge 10-20 miles of range per hour. DC Fast Charge. Google Maps.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics. This 100 kW DC fast-charging capability is standard on the Kona Electric. To charge a device, simply place a compatible smartphone on the wireless-charging interface located in the center console storage, recharging without the need for cables.

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