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2019 Kia Niro EV vs 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
The Kia Niro EV officially debuted in Europe as the Kia e-Niro at the recent Paris Motor Show in France. Even though it evidently shares many powertrain components with the Hyundai Kona EV, the Niro is a distinctly different vehicle…. Read More ›
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In Q3 update, Electrify America says Cycle 1 CA highway sites on track for June, 2019
In a third quarter update to the California Air Resources Board, Electrify America says all 50 or so of its highway corridor DC charging sites planned for California are on track for completion by the June, 2019 deadline when the… Read More ›
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Electrify America overhauls website, adds dozens of new sites “coming soon”
Electrify America overhauled its website content today including an improved location map which is now zoomable and filterable. In the process, the charging site operator added an additional 94 locations for a total of 134 specific sites under active development…. Read More ›
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Frigidity and the challenge of high-power coupling
It’s happening again — just like it always seems to as the warm summer fades and the dreary, hazy winter months begin to settle in. Usually there’s a quick surge of energy as soon as mating occurs. But now? Things… Read More ›
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Recargo conducts “soft open” of first ultra-fast DC location in CA
Recargo, the parent company of the EV charging website PlugShare.com, is conducting a “soft open” usability test of their first ultra-fast DC charging location in California. The preview opening is happening today and Sunday, October 20 and 21, from 9am… Read More ›
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Hyundai’s Kona EV one-ups the Chevy Bolt EV, except…
The two cars are almost specification twins. Two peas in a pod or, perhaps, two pods in a parking lot. Both are about 164 inches long and have identical 102.4 inch wheelbases and 200 horsepower (150 kilowatt) motor ratings. The… Read More ›
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Bolt EV road trip: San Francisco to Edmonton
Yes, Edmonton. In Alberta, Canada. A distance of about 1,600 miles in four days. Most people would probably fly to a destination that far away but I like to drive. In fact, I had previously driven a Bolt EV (my… Read More ›
