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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

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Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations simply provide alternating current (AC) electricity to the vehicle’s on-board charger, which then converts AC to direct current (DC) electricity and charges the battery. DC fast chargers (DCFC) Unlike Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, DC fast chargers can charge a vehicle in under an hour.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

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Federal Incentives for Purchasing an EV Among the federal government’s incentives for drivers, you can find tax breaks for both new and used EVs that are in place until the end of 2032. Beginning in 2024, the consumer clean vehicle tax credits can be available at the point of sale by transferring your credit to the dealership.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

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Joining the SUV lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Ascent, the Solterra is not Subaru’s first model with a plug as the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) debuted in 2019. 480V DC Fast Charging 56 minutes (from 20% – 80%). Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV. 120V – Level 1 77 hours (@8 amps).

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charger capability. Depending on where you live, the Pacifica Hybrid qualifies for federal and state tax credits, so your final price could be significantly lower than sticker. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 110-volt household outlet. San Diego to San Francisco?

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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DC Fast Charging is not available. While not fast by EV standards, it will get the job done for entering freeways, which is what the e:FCEV will be doing a lot of as it will only be leased in California when it hits dealers in late 2024. This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production.

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