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Mercedes aims for 2,500 400-kw chargers at 400 sites by 2030.
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BMW, Ford, and Honda create ChargeScape to help balance the electrical grid
ChargeScape will let EVs discharge power back into the grid during high-demand periods and charge during low-demand periods.
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Ford patents concept of charging an EV with a trailer battery
To address towing range anxiety in electric vehicles, Ford has developed bidirectional charging to connect an EV to a battery-equipped trailer.
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Ford patents hint at EV charging while driving
A Ford patent would use coils in the road and an inductive transmitter in EVs to charge batteries.
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Ford patents wireless EV charging system
Ford's patent looks to make wireless EV charging more effective by sensing objects that could interrupt charging.
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Rivian moving to Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis might too
Rivian is following Ford and GM in adopting the Tesla NACS charge port instead of the CCS port.
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Ultra-fast-charging could revolutionize electric car ownership—and one startup says it holds the key.
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GM patents robotic EV charger
In the future, your EV charger may connect and disconnect itself.
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Hyundai developed an EV charging robot
A robotic Hyundai EV charger can automatically plug into an EV, charge the car, then send a notice to the owner's smartphone when charging is complete.
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Google Maps update includes EV charging integration
Google Maps now shows EV drivers which charging stations have fast charging, and cars with Google built-in will suggest the best charging stops.
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Electrify America EV fast chargers coming in 50-mile intervals
EV drivers will also be able to find these chargers at TravelCenters of America through the Electrify America app.
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Ford patented a magnetic charger for EVs
The system would require the driver to line up the car with the charger and would accommodate both AC and DC charging.
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The move to could add more than 26,000 charging connectors for non-Tesla EV owners.
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GM patent: Dual charge ports could allow electric trucks a lot of energy flexibility
Harnessing the dual-layer packs' built-in ability to operate as two, in series or in parallel, electric trucks could charge on two ports at once, or use one for a load while charging on the other.
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Racer and hot rodder creates charging solution for electric cars
Change Wind Corporations Wind & Solar Array can reduce electrical grid demand and charge up to six electric cars at once.
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Ford patents charging electric cars by towing them
Ford has filed a patent application that proposes charging electric vehicles by flat-towing them behind another vehicle.
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Audi E-Tron GT comes with three years of free fast charging
Owners of the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT can plug into three years of DC fast charing on the Electrify America network.
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GM Ultium Charge 360 promises streamlined app for multiple charging networks
GM is aiming to ease electric car charging by signing a deal with seven charging networks and letting buyers manage their charging through an app.
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The Rivian Adventure charging network will include 3,500 DC fast-charging stations and 10,000 Level 2 charging stations by the end of 2023.
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Easing range anxiety: Porsche Taycan to come with 3 years of Electrify America charging
Porsche won't leave Taycan owners to their own devices when it comes time to charge their electric sedans on the road. The German luxury and sports car maker announced Monday that every Taycan will come with three years of free charging at Electrify America stations. The goal is to provide Taycan...
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VW shows off mobile fast-charging station for electric cars
Today, the vast majority of charging stations are fixed in place after installation. Next year, VW plans to join a short list of companies looking to change that. On Thursday, the German automaker showed off a mobile fast-charging station for electric cars it plans to implement in 2019, and the...
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VW details the engineering behind charging ID R Pikes Peak racer
Volkswagen will attempt to set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the electric-car class with the ID R electric racer on June 24. But even before the car hits the course, an incredible amount of planning has gone into ensuring the ID R is a has every chance to compete...
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Volkswagen to install 2,000 fast chargers across US by end of 2019
Volkswagen and its Electrify America unit announced plans to install 2,000 fast chargers at 500 stations across the country by the end of 2019. VW's announcement on Wednesday included news that it also plans to install numerous chargers at 100 Walmarts in the U.S. The plan is part of VW's agreement...
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Porsche's 800-volt fast charging stations will rival Tesla's Supercharger network
Porsche's first battery-electric car, the production version of the Mission E, will feature immense charging infrastructure support from the brand itself. Eventually, Porsche's 800-volt "Turbo Charging" stations will populate highways and offer Mission E drivers a Tesla-like charging...
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