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BMW announces partners and services for 360° Electric portfolio for BMW i drivers

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BMW of North America has announced the partnerships and programs comprising its 360° Electric portfolio. Available in early 2014, 360° Electric is a portfolio of consumer-oriented offerings designed to overcome commonly perceived barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. BMW i Charging Station. BMW i Charging Station.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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One of the reasons behind the drastic increase in sales was the more affordable price range of the Tesla Model 3, a best-seller in the U.S., Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Tesla’s Model 3 paved the way to powerful, affordable EVs. Europe and China.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Through its Charging Perks pilot, Xcel Energy is directly working with BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Honda to test how the company can help customers charge their EVs at times when they can save money, use more renewable energy, and when it is most optimal for the energy grid. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others

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At the same time, it had offered a substantial discount to some who could already justify the purchase, and if they were on the fence, there’s no denying that this inevitably won them over. However, the cuts meant Tesla would have to eat some of its margins, which were incredibly high, trailing only Ferrari and BMW in that category.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. This year, our subsidiary Blink Mobility made a notable announcement appointing a new President , Aric Ohana to lead Blink Mobility.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle. Volkswagen has been working on it. PSA has been working on it.

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