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Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

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The auto organization forecasted that over 49 million Americans would hit the road for Thanksgiving 2023, an increase of 2.3% Federal initiatives like NEVI are strategically placing DC fast chargers every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. The vast majority – nearly 89% – were expected to drive.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Or three years of charging at Electrifying America stations for either Level 2 or Level 3 DC fast charging. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with wireless phone charging.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability. The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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hours to fully recharge the battery. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. If you have no battery charge, the gasoline engine kicks in, resulting in the lower fuel economy number, but a bit of battery charge is reserved for extra boost when accelerating hard. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. EV Now mode lets drivers operate on all-electric power. Level 2 240V 3.5 A well-appointed space.

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