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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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Volkswagen is previewing the company’s future mobile quick charging station. The first mobile quick charging stations will be set up as early as the first half of 2019 in Wolfsburg as part of a pilot project, and will support the expansion of a charging infrastructure in the urban area.

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Charge your 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV outside: GM renews caution over fire concerns

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Drivers of certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models recently endured months of living with just 90% of their battery capacity and range—and a winter of charging outside—due to concerns over fire risk.

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GM and LG identify cause of battery fires in Bolts; new recall for MY2017-2019 vehicles

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As a result, GM will be conducting a new recall for the previous population of Bolt EVs (2017-2019) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles. Customers should charge their vehicle after each use and avoid depleting their battery below approximately 70 miles of remaining range, where possible. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet to recall 68,667 MY 2017-2019 Bolt EVs worldwide over battery fire risk

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Chevrolet is voluntarily recalling 68,667 MY 2017-2019 Bolt EVs worldwide over the risk of battery fires; the majority of the cars affected—50,925—are in the US. All of the vehicles were at or near their maximum State of Charge (SoC). Hence, the recall stops with MY 2019.) 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. —Jesse Ortega.

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DOE: Average annual gasoline taxes paid per vehicle, by state, 2019

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Since taxes are charged on a per-gallon basis, someone with a more efficient vehicle will pay less in taxes over the course of a year. mpg driven 11,484 miles in 2019. Energy Information Administration website, August 2019. miles per gallon (mpg) and the average annual miles driven is 11,484 miles. cents in Alaska to 58.7

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Average price of new light trucks in 2019 was 43% higher than average price of new cars

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Prices for new light trucks—pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs)— averaged 43% more than new cars in 2019. Price data are adjusted for inflation (constant 2019 dollars). Price data are adjusted for inflation (constant 2019 dollars). Finance charges or finance incentives are excluded.

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2019-2024 Jaguar I-Pace recalled over battery fire concern

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Jaguar on Wednesday said the battery energy control module software will be updated, and battery modules will be replaced if necessary, in 6,367 vehicles from model years 2019 to 2024 free of charge, according to.

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