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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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As these events continue to escalate, the U.S. must establish resilient disaster recovery solutions that extend beyond traditional emergency responses. With the electric vehicle (EV) market demonstrating an annual growth rate of 18.17%, and a market volume of approximately $161.6

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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Although mileage data has been collected during demonstration events, it varies too widely to offer any indication of what to expect consistently. This is due to the added weight of a large battery that, once depleted by pure-electric drive, will contribute nothing until it is plugged in and re-charged.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.

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Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive?

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Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive? It might not be easy to get insurance for your electric vehicle (EV). Fortunately, there are some great resources and insurance options for all EVs, thanks to the foresight of larger firms who see electric vehicles as the future of car insurance. Evidence of prior claims.

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BMW launches BMW i ChargeForward pilot in SF Bay Area

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The BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), have launched an 18-month pilot of the BMW i ChargeForward Program in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour.

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Grid efficiency through managed charging, combined with a used EV battery “second-life” system.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, is available with all-wheel drive and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Your numbers may differ.

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