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Why Are 7 Automakers Building A New Charging Network?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, seven automakers announced that they’re teaming up to build a new charging network. Details are still sparse, but in this article, I’ll share some key points from the announcement, speculate on why they’re doing this, and then discuss some of the challenges this new network is going to face.

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How to choose the right electric car charger?

Setec Powerr

Charging speed is influenced by several factors, the most critical being the vehicle’s maximum charge rate and its specific charging curve. If this sounds technical, don’t worry, our previous articles provide explanations of these basic terms.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

Get Electric Vehicle

  In recent years, the rise of EVs has revolutionized the way we travel, and in this article, we are going to explore camping with your EVs. Whether you’re cruising through scenic routes or setting up camp, the peaceful ambience of the great outdoors remains undisturbed when you are using an EV. #3.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

Teslarati

The uses of these batteries include commercial and industrial energy storage, EV charging, grid charging, and off-grid and residential energy storage. The top companies that are mentioned as key players include Tesla, BYD, Connected Energy, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Toyota, and Nissan. Uses of Second-life EV Batteries.

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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

EV Central

It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet. This means you can power or charge AC appliances with a three-pin plug from your car’s (far larger) battery.

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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

EV Central

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. READ MORE: Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier READ MORE: Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs READ MORE: EV charging while driving?

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

“We’re changing the IT infrastructure, we’re changing actually our manufacturing line so that we can use over-the-air updates in the manufacturing lines. We’re also changing how our dealers are doing it and everything,” Oestberg said. “We don’t have any know-how, even in Honda.”

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