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2022 Jaguar I-Pace, Aptera “never charge” lifestyle, GM EV policy: Today’s Car News

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We look at what Aptera sees as the lifestyle for its solar-supplemented, three-wheeled, hyper-efficient EV. And with its opposition to California dropped, GM provides a much better picture of the national policy for EVs and greenhouse gas regulation that it hopes to see from.

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Volvo adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs

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Aptera, a solar EV company, adopted NACS before any other automaker. Aptera wants Congress to adopt Tesla Supercharger plugs as U.S. Ford, GM, and Rivian have all stated their customers will be able to access the Supercharger Network in the Spring.

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Tesla garners support from charging companies for NACS connector

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Tesla NACS gains support from other EV charging companies Tesla has already signed well-publicized deals with both Ford and General Motors (GM) that will see the two legacy companies make the NACS connector standard on their vehicles starting in 2025. Earlier today, we already covered some of the companies that have adopted NACS.

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GMC Hummer EV timing, Lordstown in-wheel motors, SparkCharge test: Today’s Car News

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Lordstown plans to use the same brand of in-wheel motors as hyper-efficiency startup Aptera. And GM says development continues at full speed on its EVs. GM has emphasized that its next-generation electric-vehicle. SparkCharge’s mobile fast-charging systems are getting put to the test.

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Tesla analysts mull revenue gains from Supercharger network opening

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Tesla analysts are mulling the potential revenue gains from the Supercharger network opening to other automakers, as the company has announced two massive partnerships with both Ford and GM over the past two weeks in relation to expanding EV charging availability. GM is also going to adopt NACS in 2025.

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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

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Below are the automotive brands that have currently signed on to use Tesla’s NACS charging port in North America: BMW (Mini, Rolls-Royce) Ford (Lincoln) GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) Volvo (Polestar, Lotus) Mercedes-Benz Nissan Infiniti Mitsubishi Honda (Acura, Afeela) Hyundai (Kia, Genesis) Jaguar/Land Rover Rivian Fisker Aptera Vinfast Ford (..)

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Major OEMs are teaming up to dethrone Tesla from charging dominance

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While GM and Mercedes-Benz have already committed to adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) that Tesla uses for its vehicles, Stellantis, Honda, and Hyundai have not. ” Tesla has landed partnerships with Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Rivian, Polestar, Volvo, and Aptera, which have all committed to adopting NACS.