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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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Below is a simple and typical example of the confusing and inconsistent use of the term “charging station” from a news article shared on Twitter. believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. Well actually no.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock. Electric performance arrives at Acura In comparison, the ZDX Type S does quite well and is respectable stacked up against its competition in this area.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

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If a responsive, tightly connected-to-the-road experience is not what excites you, there is an eight-passenger SUV somewhere with your name on it. This isn’t a true apples-to-apples comparison as the performance difference is the key pacing item between the two sedans. 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. The view from the fun seat.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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A note regarding OnStar : a simple push of a button connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Another convenience was the 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot that can connect multiple devices and has a 50-foot range.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Connectivity includes USB/iPod control, advanced casual voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and hands-free telephone with Siri Eyes Free mode. The Lexus Enform Safety Connect allows for emergency help to be summoned with the push of a button. News: Lexus UX 300e EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access.

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