ev charging – Page 25 – Thinking Port

Actually, EVs Don’t Catch On Fire As Frequently As Gas-Powered Cars Do

June 4, 2024 admin carbon emissions, Electric vehicles, ev batteries, ev charging, ev charging stations, ev sales

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 22:47:49 +0000

The media is full of stories about EVs that catch on fire. Actually, research doesn’t support that claim. In fact, data demonstrates that EVs are much less likely to burst into flames than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. It’s just that, at this moment in time, it’s not very sexy … [continued]

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What EV Drivers Want From Charging Stations Is Similar To What We Want At Home

June 4, 2024 admin clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, polls/surveys, research

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:47:46 +0000

When it comes to driving electric, it helps a lot to be able to charge at home. But, even if you have a great charging setup in your own driveway or garage, when it comes to a long trip, that only takes care of your needs for about half of … [continued]

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Are These EV Charging “Trees” A Solution For Curbside Charging?

June 4, 2024 admin cities, clean transport, curbside charging, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:27:44 +0000

Battery prices are coming down. Electric cars are getting more competitive. EV options are growing rapidly. EV fast charging is even quite easy on road trips in most places now. However, there’s one big barrier that I do still find a bit concerning — regular, reliable charging for people without … [continued]

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Was Toyota Right About Hybrids?

June 4, 2024 admin China, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, hybrid electric cars, phev, toyota

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 23:49:23 +0000

A few days ago, I came across an interesting Twitter (or X, or whatever Elon’s identifying it as these days) post/tweet from Car Dealership Guy. In short, he feels that Toyota was smart enough to either expect the recent U.S. government and industry turn toward more plugin hybrids and less … [continued]

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Applications Open for $1.3 Billion in Funding to Expand National Electric Vehicle Charging Network

June 3, 2024 admin bipartisan infrastructure law, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, federal highway administration, federal highway administration (fhwa), fhwa, Joe Biden, national electric vehicle infrastructure, nevi, policy & politics

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 22:30:29 +0000

The Biden-Harris Administration opened applications today for a historic $1.3 billion funding opportunity for electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in urban and rural communities and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways. This is the largest single grant funding opportunity for EV charging in the nation’s history and it will … [continued]

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Ford News Europe: Pro Launches Home Charging Solution To Help Businesses Adopt All-Electric E-Transit Custom Van

June 2, 2024 admin clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, ford, ford pro, press releases, uk

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 16:59:14 +0000

Ford Pro — Europe’s leading commercial vehicle brand — is supporting the launch of its all‑new electric E-Transit Custom van with a home charging solution for business users Offering includes training, charger, installation, management software and five-year warranty; enables charge scheduling for off-peak energy and remote monitoring Home charging joins … [continued]

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EV Charging Needs To Be A Lot Simpler

June 2, 2024 admin clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, ev road trips

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 11:01:07 +0000

During a recent trip across most of the US, I had a really fun opportunity: have some s’mores while the car charged! The Sam’s Club we were parked at was closed and the lot was pretty empty. It was also one of the few pull-through charging stations I’ve come across … [continued]

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What Happens When We Can Get Picky About Charging Stations?

June 1, 2024 admin clean transport, Electric vehicles, electrify america, ev charging, ev charging stations, NEW MEXICO

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 05:49:23 +0000

For people living in California, New York, or some other area with a lot of EVs, what I’m going to say here may sound behind the times. And, honestly, you’re probably right. I live in a rural state with no urban areas. Even the largest city in the state only … [continued]

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EV Sales Are Outpacing The Growth Of EV Chargers

June 1, 2024 admin clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev sales

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 03:54:23 +0000

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) is fabulous: it’s clean, efficient, quiet, and speedy. Charging an EV has a couple of similarities with a gas-powered car, such as the look of the charging cable and the way it fits into the port. But fueling an EV can cause some expected effects, … [continued]

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NSW Turbocharges Kerbside EV Charging With 600+ New Ports

May 31, 2024 admin Australia, clean transport, curbside charging, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, evie, New South Wales, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 02:20:05 +0000

Motorists in NSW will benefit from the largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in the country, as the NSW Government awards the first round of electric vehicle kerbside charging grants. The NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to increase the take up of EVs by investing $4.1 … [continued]

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