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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

That’s how Tesla charged to a massive head start — simply by putting as much effort and resources into building its charging network as it did into making its cars. These companies are realizing the importance of a robust — and open — EV charging infrastructure to support their new electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

Green Car Congress

e-Golf Intelligent Charge. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. Over the mid-term, it will be even easier and more convenient to charge EVs and plug-in hybrids with the market launch of inductive charging systems; Volkswagen is demonstrating this with an e-Golf at CES. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. e-Golf Intelligent Charge.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

Green Car Congress

announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. For EV drivers in non-Hohm utility partner communities, the system will provide a more general guide to managing the consumer’s charging.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

How do you charge your EV at home or in public? Narrow your electric car search Make a charging plan Know your range Maximize EV incentives Test drive Consider leasing vs. financing Get safe pickup or delivery. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Click to enlarge.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. All you have to do to power it up is charge its batteries and you''re good to go! Hence, it may require a dedicated charging station as the recharge time is quite long.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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