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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

Green Car Congress

With Blackout Mode, users are able to use their EV battery to power their home in the event of a power outage. Quasar 2 offers CCS compatibility and connects to the myWallbox app through Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, or 4G. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out. Providing up to 11.5

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NHTSA awards Virginia Tech Transportation Institute $1M for V2V framework project

Green Car Congress

The Virginia Tech institute has been building connected-vehicle technology since 2001. NHTSA announced its intention to pursue a mandate of this technology in light vehicles in an effort to improve highway safety, prevent crashes, and help alleviate congestion, among other potential benefits.

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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Volvo Car has enhanced its mobile app, Volvo On Call, with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity. The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. Google Street View) and gives speed/fuel consumption/battery consumption at specific time intervals. Send destination to the car.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

Clean Fleet Report

I told him I wanted the Optiq to not necessarily feel like an EV, but want it to feel really light, engaging, planted and with great handling characteristics. A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus “L” badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified. The rear full-width tail lights (with a ‘Lexus’ Easter egg) have 120 LEDs that make for an impressive nighttime look.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Like many of the residents that come to our EV Ride & Drive events or email me for advice on what EV to buy, I appreciate the many advantages EVs have over internal combustion engine-powered ones. In light of the current spike in gasoline prices, the savings on fueling costs with EVs are even greater.

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How the Huawei Fight is Changing the Face of 5G

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—Roger Entner, founder of Recon Analytics Most explosively, Huawei is accused of installing backdoors in its software that could allow China to monitor data flowing through its international networks or even shut networks down in the event of a war. That's a problem for all governments connected to the network. "If So the U.S.

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