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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars is integrating and testing wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars. The charging stations used in the test are delivered by Momentum Dynamics, a leading provider of wireless electric charging systems.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers?

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Toyota’s 30% EV ceiling, Electrify America’s charging plan, streetside charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And could we tap into old phone infrastructure to allow EV charging for street parking? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota might see an EV-sales ceiling that’s below its own EV targets. Electrify America sets aside more money for reliability, but is it enough?

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Kempower launches 1.2 MW electric truck charging station

Electric Cars Report

The Finnish EV charging manufacturer Kempower has launched its state-of-the-art electric truck charging solution for power ratings above 1 MW. Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System seeks to be part of the solution to the challenges of electrification of heavy-duty vehicles to meet the EU’s decarbonization goals.

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Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. Costco members can get Audi EV discounts—including up to $3,000 off the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT.

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Fiat 500e US details, GM charging network, Toyota electric sports car: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

GM and Pilot say their EV fast-charging network is open for business. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota’s FT-Se concept is looking even better with a few more details. And the Fiat 500e is back. Fiat has revealed 500e pricing, range, and feature details for the long-awaited U.S.-bound

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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars

Green Car Reports

If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars.