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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi, why leaded gas, Mercedes AMG plug-in hybrid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi” version of its Ioniq 5 electric car. Leaded gas is gone. And are you eager to see the Subaru EV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Made in.

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GE and Juice Technologies Co-Developing Electric Vehicle Charging Devices

Green Car Congress

GE and Juice Technologies have entered a joint development agreement to create intelligent plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging devices for US and global markets. The chargers integrate GE’s smart meters with Juice Technology’s Plug Smart engine to help consumers charge their cars during low-demand, lower cost time periods.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates.

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SDG&E to Test Mobile Smart Charging Device for Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will test and evaluate a mobile smart charging device for plug-in electric vehicles developed by Juice Technologies LLC. SDG&E is working to further evaluate and fine-tune the charging infrastructure, which is a critical link to making electric vehicles commercially viable.

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Illegal parking in charging spots: The culprit? Electric cars

Green Car Reports

A whole Hatfields and McCoys culture has grown up around parking in electric-car charging spaces, with electric-car drivers who need juice facing off against conventional cars—and sometimes other electrics who park there and don't plug in or stay longer than they need to.

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Is It Legal To Sleep In An EV While It Charges?

CleanTechnica EVs

While DC fast charging stations like Tesla’s Superchargers or Electrify America are now easy to find along most interstates and many other roads, there are still rural patches where you’ll need to pick up some juice on Level 2 or even plug your car in […].

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Your Electric Car Out Of Juice? AAA Tests Roadside Recharging

Green Car Reports

But as the saying goes, it's hard to carry a gallon of electricity back to your plug-in car if the battery is completely out of charge. Which is why AAA is now testing roadside assistance for rapid charging of electric.

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