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EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

Charged EVs

To put these startling developments in context, Charged interviewed more than a dozen executives, engineers and analysts from automakers, DC fast charging network operators, charging hardware firms and other businesses. In other words, Tesla is already familiar with charging via CCS protocols—via a different connector.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

Green Car Congress

New features to enhance the charging experience and further improve system performance will be available on MY21 and certain MY22 vehicles. One of the parts of the ID.4 One of the parts of the ID.4 The software upgrade adds a charge routing feature to the native navigation system on ID.4, 4 is Auto Hold.

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Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]

Baua Electric

Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. The prototype parts consisted of 40% olive tree fibers and 60% recycled polypropylene plastic. The substance was heated and injection molded into the shape of the part.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. Hold onto your charge plug, it looks like it’s going to be another great year.

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ChargePoint debuts the fiercely powerful Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks

Baua Electric

Image: ChargePoint ChargePoint’s (NYSE: CHPT) new Megawatt Charging System for commercial electric trucks is capable of dispensing enough energy to power around 1,000 homes. Hossein Kazemi, ChargePoint’s CTO for hardware, said, “Megawatt charging solves one-half of the electrification equation for trucking. megawatts (MW) of power.

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Elevating the EV Consumer Experience: Beas Auto Sales and PlugStar Certification 

Plug in America

Plug In America is thrilled to highlight one of our newest certified PlugStar dealer – Beas Auto Sales. Located in Stockton, California, Beas Auto Sales is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to promote cleaner transportation vehicles. Absolutely!

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