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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

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Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. It had worked with Tesla in the past for promotional materials , using its vehicles in demonstration videos. “So you don’t need to plug something in at that point.

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Think CCS Plugs Are Chonky? Wait’ll You See Megawatt Charging (MCS)!

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One common criticism for EV fast charging plugs is that they’re chunky and big, or as the internet slang goes, they’re “chonky” like a fat cat.

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Ford takes first step toward Tesla Supercharger access for its EVs

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Ford has taken the first step toward offering Tesla Supercharger access to its electric vehicle owners by offering a complimentary charging adapter. Tesla to open 12,000 Superchargers to Ford across U.S. Tesla to open 12,000 Superchargers to Ford across U.S. “This is our way of saying thank you! ” Farley said.

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Tesla Supercharger Network opening one new stall every hour

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Starting today, Ford’s all-electric vehicles could access the Tesla Supercharger Network using a dedicated NACS adapter. Fortunately, Tesla seems to be on a path that would ensure NACS users are well-supported. And with approximately one new stall opening every hour, we’re just getting started,” Tesla wrote.

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Tesla Supercharger vigilante gets idle fee revenge on “EVholes” in China

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Over the years, EV owners have dealt with ICE-ing incidents , which involve a combustion-powered car deliberately or accidentally blocking access to an electric vehicle charging stall. It’s annoying, inconvenient, and at times, even dangerous, at least when the driver of the vehicle blocking the charging stall is aggressive.

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Tesla Superchargers to adopt time-based pricing for non-Teslas EVs

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Just recently, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla’s Supercharger Network would be opened to other electric vehicles later this year. According to Elon Musk, owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles would have to download the Tesla App to access the Supercharger Network. Tesla Supercharger Network will open to other EVs this year.

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Tesla mobile app redesign previews new UI and integrated Tesla Shop access

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An upcoming update for the Tesla App has recently been shared online, and it hints at some cool, new changes coming to the company’s mobile application. Among these updates are a new, redesigned UI, some quick animated transitions, and direct access to the Tesla Shop. . And you just indicate which stall you’re in.

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