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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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Built on an open network, TurboDX offers the ability easily to change network providers without having the added cost of switching or purchasing new hardware. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. Owners can choose from a variety of Open Charge Point Protocol ( OCPP )-compliant network providers.

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Two years in, BMW i3 is the best-selling EV in Germany and the 3rd top seller worldwide; 80% of buyers new to BMW

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Two years after it went on sale, the BMW i3 has become the top selling electric vehicle in Germany (one in every four electrically-powered vehicles sold since introduction) and the third best selling model worldwide (one in 10). More than 80% of the BMW i3 buyers worldwide are new customers to the BMW Group.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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As stated in research conducted by Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll in 2019 , while 58% of drivers cited running out of power as a barrier to buying an EV, “65% [of EV drivers] say they had range anxiety when they first purchased an EV, but it went away after a few months.” in 2023, signifying a strategic and widespread transition.

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