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Tesla combats Uber, Lyft congestion in New York City with Supercharger Congestion Fees

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Tesla is combatting Uber and Lyft congestion at its Superchargers in New York City with Supercharger fees after the ride-sharing services have backed up EV chargers. Code from Tesla hacker green stated that the congestion fees would apply when vehicles are charging over 80 percent.

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New York Bight gets green light for massive 480,000 acre offshore wind deal

Electrek

The New York Bight auction will be the first offshore wind lease sale in over three years. Once built, the project will provide thousands of new jobs and enough clean, renewable energy to power millions of homes for decades. So, of course, a clueless gaggle of New Jersey NIMBYs has a problem with it.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

The Truth About Cars

On Thursday, New York City officials announced a plan that would require drivers to pay $15 (on average) to enter Manhattan. The scheme is similar to the “congestion charging” that takes place in some of Europe’s largest cities and would make New York the first American locale to enact the concept. per trip downtown.

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New York State is funding an EV-only consumer loan platform

Electrek

EV seed-stage company Tenet , which offers consumer loans for EVs, today announced it has secured $25 million in a first-of-its-kind warehouse facility from NY Green Bank for EV loan financing that originates in New York State. . The post New York State is funding an EV-only consumer loan platform appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: New York City announces a massive clean energy plan

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Two huge infrastructure plans will power New York City with wind, solar, and hydropower. more… The post EGEB: New York City announces a massive clean energy plan appeared first on Electrek. China pledges to end funding for overseas coal plants.

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New York to offer free charging at Evolve NY sites during 4th of July weekend

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According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today , the New York Power Authority will offer free electric car charging at EVolve NY Direct Current Fast Chargers throughout the state from July 1 to July 5. You can also reach me on Twitter @Christi86567288 , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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Mercedes EQS refresh, curbside EV chargers, full-size pickup sales: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS hatchback is getting an extensive refresh for the new model year, including more battery capacity and driving range, improved brakes, and a limousine-like rear seating package. metro areas including New York, Chicago, and Detroit. Privacy Policy.