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Evatran plans trials of Plugless Power wireless charging technology with commercial partners for early 2012; outfitting Volts and LEAFs

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Evatran, a developer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has signed contracts with six commercial participants to outfit their Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF models with pre-production Plugless Power wireless charging systems. Evatran intends for Plugless Power tobe available as a dealer-installed.

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Chevrolet has sold more than 1.4M vehicles with 4G LTE

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Chevrolet offers 4G LTE connectivity across its full-range of retail cars, trucks and crossovers. Chevrolet Volt drivers are most likely to use the app. Chevrolet owners have consumed more than 1.4 million GB of data since its launch in June 2014.

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EV battery health concerns appear overblown, according to new data

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Recurrent’s survey included data from 13 vehicle models, including the Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Model Y; Chevy Bolt, Bolt EUV , and Volt; Hyundai Kona; BMW i3; Audi e-tron; Nissan Leaf; Hyundai Kona and IONIQ 5; and Ford Mustang Mach-E. “Vehicle ownership is full of surprises. “Vehicle ownership is full of surprises.

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Honda cuts US lease price for Fit EV to $259/mo

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The new three-year lease includes no down payment, unlimited mileage, routine maintenance, collision coverage and 240 volt EV home charging station equipment (not including installation) from Leviton. In the US, Honda has cut the lease price for the Fit EV in the US to $259 a month beginning 1 June, down from $389 a month.

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Azure Dynamics receives orders for 27 Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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A typical 100-mile range EV with a 25 kWh battery pack can add an additional 50 miles in less than 20 minutes, and deliver a full charge of 100 miles in approximately 40 minutes. DC fast charge infrastructure will reduce range anxiety, which will encourage the more widespread adoption of EVs. Earlier post.)

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Low maintenance costs. Demand is intense.

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