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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced a new community charging program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the US and Canada. GM’s family of Ultium Chargers will include: An 11.5 kilowatt/48-amp smart charger. kW/48-amp premium smart charger. kW/80-amp premium smart charger.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles launches DriveFree EV leasing program in Texas – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

UK-based EV leasing company Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched its DriveFree plan in the Houston area. The program, which customers access online, includes the lease of a pre-owned EV, as well as a maintenance contract and smart home charging through Octopus Energy.

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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. So, what’s so special about smart chargers, anyway? But one concern for EV owners is the cost of charging their vehicle. Enter smart chargers.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? Is it possible to install it yourself? Can I install my EV charging point myself?

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? Is it possible to install it yourself? Can I install my EV charging point myself?

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myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market

My Energi

myenergi give insight into the CMA report and the EV charging market, which outlines a number of areas that need addressing to facilitate the shift to electric vehicles and ultimately, net zero carbon. Currently, 62% of EV owners charge their vehicles at home. Smart charger installation. What is a zappi?

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ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations  

Charged EVs

ConnectDER’s meter collar working together with Siemens’s charging station could save up to 80 percent of installation costs. For many, especially those who live in older homes, installing a home Level 2 charging station may require an upgrade to the home’s electrical service, and/or a new panel (breaker box).