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Subaru Solterra EV, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Subaru has sped up DC fast-charging for the. Subaru boosts Solterra fast-charging, Honda prices its Prologue, and Hyundai sets a very modest premium for its hybrid Santa Fe SUV.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

EV Adoption

On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint. of Electrify America’s total number of DC fast charging ports.

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Rivian starts billing for fast-charging on its Adventure Network

Green Car Reports

Rivian will start billing for use of DC fast-chargers on its Adventure Network starting this month, according a bulletin sent to owners. The automaker confirmed to Green Car Reports that an email was sent last week to owners who had charged at the network's sites, informing them that billing would start in "early November."

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VW Scout US factory, DC’s weight tax and EVs, getting the word out: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

DC is considering putting a premium on heavy vehicles; will it affect EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Study results from J.D. Another U.S. factory is a possibility for VW’s Scout EV brand. And getting the word out about EVs is still an issue.

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Electric SUVs, cities push, DC fast charging, self-driving Audi: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we've got news on the Jaguar I-Pace and a future all-electric Nissan crossover utility concept, we look at how DC fast charging will evolve, and the role of cities in pushing for green cars proves to be important. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Rivian charging network, Mercedes electric vans, Toyota fuel-cell semis: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian plans to include a two-tier charging strategy that will include both DC fast-charging and AC charging, under a network that will. Toyota is pushing ahead with more fuel-cell semis. And Rivian ramps up to offer charging in some out-of-the-way places.

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Mirai first drive, Lordstown electric RV, VW smart-grid wallbox: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While most wallbox hardware provides AC current, a new wallbox Volkswagen is testing uses DC current—and a. Volkswagen is testing a new wallbox with bi-directional charging. And we get a first drive in the 2021 Toyota Mirai.

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