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Rivian adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. Rivian’s future R1 vehicles, starting in 2025, as well as the upcoming R2 platform, would directly incorporate NACS charge ports.

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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. As noted by the automaker, the company’s adoption of NACS would provide its customers with a broader range of charging options. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla’s first V4 Superchargers in Europe are being spotted

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Last Summer, rumors of the first-ever V4 Superchargers started to swirl as illustrations and specifications of what would appear to be the newest iteration of Tesla’s charging piles surfaced. Rumors of increased size and even faster charging capabilities were the first things that were reported with the new system.

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Tesla exec explains objection to Mexico’s proposed EV charging rules

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Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla and the United States Government have objected to Mexico’s proposed electric vehicle charging station rules. As per Patel, Tesla has already invested a substantial amount of resources building out a cross-country charging network in Mexico.

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Volvo adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs

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Volvo said today that it would adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), opting to use the connector for its electric vehicles. The announcement makes Volvo the latest major automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging connector. Soon thereafter, General Motors made the decision to adopt NACS, with Rivian following.

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Tesla Semi First Delivery News Roundup [Live Coverage]

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“We’re excited to release our first production Tesla Semi trucks.” ” Musk noted that the event is taking place right next to Tesla Giga Nevada where the Semi’s drive units and other parts are made. On November 25, the Tesla Semi drove 500 miles without charging during the drive.

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EVgo Wants To Recognize “Charging Heroes”

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When it comes to expanding EV fast charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada, who would you say does the most to make it happen? Charging companies? All of those people make the news with some regularity, but they’re far from the only people who make it […]. Government officials?