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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. The full list of communities that will have EV chargers at Starbucks store locations along the route includes: Seattle, WA.

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

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And for a population that associates convenience stores with fueling stations, truck stops and roadside convenience stores have a golden opportunity to attract EV drivers, especially in more rural areas where electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is scarce. DCFCs are capable of charging a vehicle battery in under an hour.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Following are the primary selection criteria for the order: MSRP Range: $26,595 to $122,440. Battery Range: 250 miles minimum (with some exceptions). Consumers can subscribe to an electric vehicle entirely in app (Google Play Store or Apple App Store) and customize their monthly payment to meet their budget.

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Acura Doles Out More Info On the ZDX EV

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The 2024 ZDX rides on GM’s Ultium Platform and will feature Google built-in services. The setup brings Google Play features, Google Assistant, maps, and more. It’s the first such integration for Acura, and the addition brings enhanced mapping features with range-sensitive route planning and charging stop options.

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250. The Ocean all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx.

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Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

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Hyundai Motor is upgrading its Bluelink connected car services technology with a range of new features. Connected Routing harnesses real-life and historical speed information through GPS, which is stored in the server and updated every month, to predict upcoming traffic every five minutes. User Profile.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar says that the new Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of €39,900 (US$45,177). Smart features like enlarged graphics in the instrument cluster allow the driver to easily see the charging status and range before entering the car.

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