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DC Fast Charging Is Getting Better, But Level 2 Is Getting Worse: Study

A public charging study by JD Power shows consistent improvement in charging experience this year, but the results are more nuanced than they appear.
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EVgo aims to improve charging reliability

EVgo charging stationsEVgo is looking to tackle the issue of charging reliability with upgraded hardware and more extensive diagnostics. In a press release, EVgo said it was making progress in bringing its public chargers up to date. Since 2022, the company says it has upgraded, replaced, or decommissioned older equipment at more than 500 charging spots in over 20...
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These apps provide the route-planning smarts some EVs lack

Subaru Solterra EV at Electrify AmericaGood EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips Even if your EV has charger-savvy route planning, independent apps can suggest better options It doesn’t take electric vehicle owners long to understand...
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Donald Trump’s Math On EV Chargers Is Way Off

Trump says the U.S. spent $9 billion on "eight chargers." He's not even close. A top EV charging official explains why.
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Tesla Now Offers A $5,000 Bundle With FSD And Unlimited Supercharging

Here's how much you'd have to drive to make it worth the money.
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NACS or CCS: ChargePoint EV chargers follow Tesla Magic Dock

ChargePoint Omni PortAs automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines Tesla and non-Tesla connector types. The ChargePoint Omni Port can accommodate NACS and Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors, as well as the SAE J1772 connector for AC...
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ChargePoint’s New Omni Port Works For Tesla Drivers. And Everyone Else

Any EV, any parking space. Meet ChargePoint's answer to the plug wars, enabling drivers of all vehicles to charge at the same station.
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SunPower files bankruptcy, was to be GM’s Ultium Energy home installer

SunPower home solar installationSunPower filed bankruptcy on Monday SunPower was originally going to be GM's installer for home energy storage systems A decade ago SunPower was the most popular choice amongst companies for solar installations Solar company SunPower, which was once set to be the designated installer for General Motors home energy storage systems, is filing for...
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Tesla testing 320+ kw output with Superchargers and Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck via Kyle Conner from Out Of Spec StudiosWhile the future of Tesla's Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical peak around 250 kw, TesLatino...
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This EV Has A Built-In Charging Cable. Here’s Why That’s Brilliant

Fiat's Grande Panda is the first in a new line of EVs with charging cables built into the front fascia. This could solve a lot of problems.