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Leave It to Beaver: Mercedes Opens More Fast Chargers at Texas Buc-ee’s Stores

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Buc-ee’s, beacon of the most American of all driving traditions, is going electric – sort of. Some Texas locations of the kitschy, massive stores are getting Mercedes-Benz’s DC fast charging stations, and many more are expected by the end of 2024. As Electrek noted, 68 percent of Texans live in those regions.

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Tesla Cybertruck displays are attracting tons of attention in Tesla stores

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There are only a few days left before the Tesla Cybertruck’s first deliveries, and in an apparent effort to generate more attention for the vehicle, the EV maker has brought its all-electric pickup truck to several of its physical stores. The public’s reaction has been very notable. TSLA halo effect.

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Rad Power Bikes announces price reductions across all electric bike models

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Rad Power Bikes , one of the leading electric bicycle companies in the US, has just slashed prices on all of its e-bikes. The company made the announcement today, effectively ushering in many of the best holiday sales from late last year as new permanent pricing for 2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

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As the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), many have aired concerns that there will not be enough charging stations. According to one new report, many landlords and real estate owners in Los Angeles, California are rushing to construct new EV charging hardware at apartments, stores, office buildings and more.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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The US federal government wants at least 50% of new vehicle sales in the US to be electric by 2030. Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop.

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Designwerk adds LFP batteries to its portfolio; applied in all-electric HIGH CAB Semi Lowliner 4x2T

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From the beginning of 2024, it will supply the energy to power its all-electric HIGH CAB Semi Lowliner 4x2T. The respective modules from the automotive industry consist of several cells that store and release the energy. Designwerk manufactures both high-voltage battery systems at its Swiss plant in Winterthur.

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Toyota to supply fuel cell modules to European truck company Hyliko

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Specifically, it sees great promise in trucks, which are responsible for 77% of all freight transported on European roads. The ZANZEFF “Shore to Store” project in US, which started back in 2019, recently showed that fuel cell electric trucks can match diesel performance and provide a zero-emissions alternative ready for commercial deployment.

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