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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

Green Car Congress

Adopted in 2014, AFID ( Directive 2014/94/EU ) creates the framework for the development of an alternative fuels infrastructure in Europe, including electricity for electric vehicles as well as hydrogen for fuel cells and LNG for shipping. —Oliver Zipse, ACEA president and CEO of BMW.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere. In our Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Report , we proudly announced that Blink has successfully contracted, sold, or deployed nearly 85,000 charging stations since its inception, following two consecutive quarters of regular growth.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on). There is Bluetooth for streaming audio, a color configurable head-up display and wireless phone charging. miles per hour of charging. The front occupants get a 12V power outlet and USB-C ports front and rear.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 kilowatt charger.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The center folding armrest has far more going on than cup holders, as there are controls for lighting, wireless device charging, seats, climate and window shade operation. Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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Classy up-market touches for the back seat passengers include 60:40 split-folding heated seat, center folding armrest with dual cup holders, second row HVAC vents and one USB charge-only port. The G70 is a true value proposition as it confidently can stand against European challengers from Audi, BMW, Alfa Romeo and Mercedes-Benz.