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Viral article on Tesla bidirectional AC charging is “debunked”
A media report asserting that Tesla has quietly added hardware support for bidirectional AC charging in existing Tesla Model 3 cars was ‘debunked” today by a well-regarded electrical engineer in the EV community. Phil Sadow, who often goes by the… Read More ›
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LG Chem and GM announce major new U.S. battery factory planned for Ohio
LG Chem and General Motors today announced plans to jointly build and operate a major new $2.3 billion battery factory in the city of Lordstown in Northeast Ohio. The new site, with a planned output capacity of more than 30… Read More ›
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Tesla plans to innovate AC power outlets on Cybertruck
Tesla’s Cybertruck, set to be unveiled tonight, will push the boundaries on conventional pickup design. One likely innovation will be the number, type, and capability of its AC power outlets. Large pickups from the big makers like Ford, GM,… Read More ›
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Should Porsche Taycan buyers pay for the 150 kW “DC charger” option?
Buyers of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which has a starting MSRP of $189,000, may have noticed in the marketing brochure that the car is limited to a mere 50 kW DC charging rate when plugged in at a “400V”… Read More ›
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Mustang Mach-E powertrain: up close and personal
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E is now out of the barn and into the spotlight. What makes it run? What’s under that body sheetmetal that makes it go without the vroom vroom gasoline engine? We have pictures. On the left, is… Read More ›
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Ford Mustang Mach-E mainstreams the electric crossover SUV
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E deftly checks all the boxes for buyers looking for a modest-sized crossover with solid driving performance, at least 300 miles of range in some configurations, and good efficiency at a reasonable price. It is the first… Read More ›
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Mustang Mach-E reservations begin on Nov. 17 following live stream reveal
Ford’s first modern all-electric car designed from the ground up is set to be revealed on Sunday, November 17 in a live-streamed event from Los Angeles. Immediately following that announcement, the company says it will begin accepting $500 refundable reservations… Read More ›
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EV Connect built DC chargers at 3 of 11 CEC grant sites; scrambles to add 6 more
EV Connect, one of four companies awarded California Energy Commission (CEC) grants in 2016 for DC fast charger installation, has built 3 of the 11 originally proposed sites meant to be installed by 2019 as construction deadlines loom. The company… Read More ›
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CA issued “stop work” orders against Recargo on 22 state-funded charging sites
The California Energy Commission (CEC) issued “stop work” orders earlier this year against Recargo, the parent company of PlugShare, for non-performance on two major DC fast charging installation grants, according to commission staff. One of those grants has now effectively… Read More ›
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Eight Electrify America sites are “coming soon” in northern Los Angeles region
Volkswagen’s charging provider subsidiary, Electrify America, is scrambling to complete the first phase of its nationwide charging network. This is the third in a series of articles that look at the company’s planned installations in various regions in the state…. Read More ›
