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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

Blink Charging

While charging stations can now be found on mapping services such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, PlugShare, and select vehicle navigation systems, these services do not always include information about live station status or payment methods. The federal tax credit is worth up to 30% of the installation cost, up to $100,000 per charger.

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Google Ogles Plug Ins

Plug In Partners

H ere is a big development for PHEVs. Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual By KATIE HAFNER New York Times Published: September 14, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. The executive director whom Mr. Page and Mr. Brin have hired, Dr. Larry Brilliant , is every bit as iconoclastic as Google’s philanthropic arm.

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

Blink Charging

In North America, Level 2 chargers use the standard J-1772 plug, which is compatible with all plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) vehicles. Your hotel will be added to mapping services like PlugShare , Google Maps, the Blink Network , and select vehicle navigation systems to tell EV drivers about your chargers.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

A couple of federal funding programs that pertain to truck stops and roadside convenience stores are: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI). Through the RFID reader, drivers can also pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay. kW of electricity.

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

Blink Charging

Drivers can use a service such as: Google Maps Apple Maps Their vehicle’s navigation system (if available) The Blink app for iOS and the Blink Android app The PlugShare website or the PlugShare app for iOS or the PlugShare Android app Most drivers, when using a networked public or home charging station will use an app for charging.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Workplace charging certainly isn’t a concern of Tesla S owners, but it should become the focus for getting drivers into EVs and PHEVs. And thanks to the efforts of Plug In America, you can still claim a tax credit for your investment in home charging. With leases in the $200 - 300 range, for commuters the numbers already add up.

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