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BMW i Ventures invests in HeyCharge to amplify EV charging rollout at residential locations; Y Combinator alum

Green Car Congress

BMW i Ventures announced a lead investment in HeyCharge , the German start-up democratizing access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in apartment complexes, office buildings and other infrastructure locations. HeyCharge was in Y Combinator’s Summer 2021 batch of start-ups. —Kasper Sage, Managing Partner, BMW i Ventures.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

Setec Powerr

This surge in EV adoption necessitates a robust and efficient charging infrastructure. However, building an EV charging site is not a straightforward task. Understanding the EV Charging Landscape The first step towards building an EV charging site is understanding the landscape.

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How an Emergency Mobile Charging System can save you money

Setec Powerr

Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) is a new, low-risk, cost-effective business model that provides EV owners with a more reliable charging network and reduces their range anxiety. The lack of EV charging infrastructure also presents a growth opportunity for the charging-as-a-service market.

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Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs

Charged EVs

A charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles requires a tremendous amount of power, and local utilities can take years to install new electrical service. Charging-as-a-service is a popular option for fleet operators who want to focus on their core businesses and let experts handle the charging infrastructure.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

The maintenance cost for parts like the hydrogen tanks of the Nexo also proved substantial. “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car. These experiences ultimately encouraged Song to buy a pure electric car next time.

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Future Tesla buyiers guide

Supercharged EV

and because electricity is cheap) You save on maintenance, as EVs are virtually maintenance free. Maintenance : as my Tesla rep said: “ no maintenance at all, just come back in six years for AC”. EVs last longer than ICE, no engine, rock solid battery.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

Cost of electricity is fairly cheap at Rs 10 per unit in the commercial location of cities and Rs 3 - 4 small towns and villages. Maintanance Expenses Let’s talk about maintenance costs associated with this petrol scooter for a period of 5 years. Some cells due to age might have less voltage when fully charged.

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