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Tesla Model 3 unplugged by “concerned resident” over fears of battery “blow up”

Teslarati

The words “Google it” are probably among the most annoying things that a Tesla owner could encounter today, especially when it comes to outdated and inaccurate preconceptions about EVs in general. Such an idea was apparently lost on a “concerned resident” who encountered a Tesla Model 3 this month.

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Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

Green Car Congress

Ford now offers three plug-in vehicles: the battery electric Focus Electric, and the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids. In 1896, Ford attended a lecture given by Edison, which inspired him to discuss his ideas with the renowned scientist, thus beginning a strong friendship that endured for the rest of their lives.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

Blink Charging

Here are a few ideas for taking advantage of EVs at your business. From Range Anxiety to Range Confidence It’s no surprise that the best way to attract EV drivers to a gas station is by providing them with a place to charge their vehicles. According to the Electric Vehicle Database , the average range of an EV is 227 miles.

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3 autonomous vehicle startups move into U-M incubator

Green Car Congress

In February 2016, CFE launched the pilot of TechLab with Zendrive, a Bay Area startup founded by Google and Facebook veterans. In February 2016, CFE launched the pilot of TechLab with Zendrive, a Bay Area startup founded by Google and Facebook veterans. The students help bring connected and driverless innovations closer to market.

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Automaker Plug-in Hybrid PR Flurry

Plugs and Cars

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. You can't keep such a good idea as plug-in hybrids down, but it can be delayed. The buzz about the Volt has generated automaker PR reactions.

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Who Really Invented the Thumb Drive?

Cars That Think

And this incremental nature of innovation means that controlling the spread, manufacturing, and further development of new ideas is almost impossible. In 2000, at a trade fair in Germany, an obscure Singapore company called Trek 2000 unveiled a solid-state memory chip encased in plastic and attached to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector.

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

Offloading your energy production to a generation plant somewhere else can easily lull you into the idea that an electric-powered vehicle is the right way to minimize your impact on the earth. This 2023 Rivian R1T is an interesting take on the EV truck idea. Will it plug into your life? All dimensions in inches Height R1T 78.2

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