HERE ARE HANDIEST MOBILE APPS FOR EV OWNERS, AVAILABLE FOR BOTH APPLE AND ANDROID PHONES. There’s no question that today’s smartphones are invaluable life tools. They can be especially handy for those who drive an electric vehicle, particularly to help locate and facilitate battery charging via public stations when needed. Here’s a quick look at […]
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Nissan ‘No Charge to Charge’ For LEAF Expands To Hawaii
2 years of free charging of the new Nissan LEAF in Hawaii We didn’t hear much about the Nissan ‘No Charge to Charge’ promotion in the past two years, although it’s not only still running but even expanding to Hawaii in partnership with Greenlots, EVgo and Hawaiian electric companies. The “No Charge to Charge” (NCTC) […]
EVgo Launches 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Station Between LA & Vegas
6 chargers from 50 to 350 kW wait for travelers between Los Angeles and Las Vegas It’s been quite some time since EVgo announced the first 350 kW ultra fast charging station in the U.S. in December 2016 to be built in Baker, CA, at the World’s Tallest Thermometer, just off of I-15 between Los Angeles […]
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide To Home EV Chargers: Plus Top 5 Picks
You’ve got questions, we’ve got your answers. Only a few years ago there were very little choices for electric vehicle charging equipment. When I got my MINI-E in 2009, BMW partnered with ClipperCreek to supply the home charging station, or as BMW called it, the “Wallbox” to charge the fleet of 450 MINI-Es in service […]
See First Tesla Superchargers In Europe Retrofitted With CCS Plugs
The rollout of DC Combo plugs has already started Tesla is moving quickly with upgrades of charging infrastructure in Europe, ahead of the Tesla Model 3 launch in Europe. Because the Model 3 will be equipped with a CCS Combo charging inlet, the Superchargers need to be retrofitted with DC Combo plugs. The Superchargers will be […]
Tesla Semi Juices Up From 5 Superchargers At Same Time: Video
You have to manage somehow when there are no Megachargers yet. One of the Tesla enthusiasts spotted a Tesla Semi at the Kettleman City Supercharger in California, where some 40 Supercharging stalls are waiting for travelers. According to the author of the video, the Semi was connected to 5 Superchargers at once! naderassemi: “The Tesla […]
Electrify America Receives Ok For Second $200 Million Investment In CA
More dieselgate settlement money approved for spending. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Electrify America’s second-cycle $200 million investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and education programs. This portion of the plan was expected to be voted on in last month’s meeting, but due to time constraints the Board pushed the vote to December’s […]
Three-minute recharge achieved by Porsche at 450kW EV charging station
An ultra-fast protype charger with 450kW is now open to the public in Germany – and it can charge an EV in as little as three minutes.
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CARB votes to approve Electrify America cycle 2 plan
Electrify America’s plan for a second 30-month cycle of zero emission vehicle investment in California was approved by a vote of 12 to 1 by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) during its December board meeting today in Sacramento. Board… Read More ›
Honda Launches Wireless V2G With WiTricity
Wireless + bi-directional energy transfer Honda will present at CES in January an interesting concept of a wireless charging system for electric cars that’s combined with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), a bi-directional energy transfer capability. The Wireless Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) was developed jointly with wireless charging specialist WiTricity and enables not only to charge the car, but also […]
