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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. The mandate requires EV charging companies to provide Tesla NACS and CCS ports to customers. Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson will only use NACS once Tesla enables 1000V DC charging at Superchargers.

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Sandia team develops GaN diode that is significant step toward protecting grid from EMPs

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EMPs are unlikely, said Bob Kaplar, manager of a semiconductor device research group at Sandia, but if one were to occur and damage the huge transformers that form the backbone of the electric grid, it could take months to replace them and re-establish power to the affected portion of the nation.

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

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All three VW Group models will be based on the MEB Small platform and will share the same front-mounted, front wheel drive powertrains. Charging will be at a rate of up to 125kW using a fast DC charger with a 10 to 80 per cent top-up taking around 20 minutes. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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Getting together with a group of friends to embark on an epic road trip is a fantastic way to strengthen friendships, discover new places and make memories that will last a lifetime. To make sure that everyone in your group has access to a source of light, make sure to pack headlamps or flashlights for them all.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “It should be…” These will be affordable EVs, according to Renault Group engineering boss Gilles Le Borgne. Including Australia? “And we will be above 400km for the 52kWh.”

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IKEA Teams Up With Electrify America To Provide Charging in The United States.

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IKEA plans to increase the number of ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet car chargers in its US stores. The furniture retailer has announced a partnership with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to install new charging stations in over 25 IKEA stores in the US. IKEA Joins Hands With Electrify America.