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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Preparing for Real World Encounter with a New Electric Vehicle. This article may contain affiliate links. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us, and many people are beginning to agree. However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Baua Electric

Tesla Supercharger (Source: Tesla) Many EV drivers carry over habits from driving gasoline cars when they charge EVs, but that leads to wasted time, inconvenience, and range anxiety, according to a new study. Refueling with gasoline takes only a few minutes, and one has to drive to or stop at a gas station.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. Put another way: Plan first, order trucks second.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

The electric vehicle market has expanded rapidly in the last few years as automakers have introduced a variety of EV models to keep up with demand. These days, all-electric options are available in every type of vehicle, from high-horsepower electric sports cars to stylish electric luxury sedans to torque-heavy electric trucks.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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Why DC Fast Charging Stations are Essential For Long-Distance EV Travel?

Setec Powerr

In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity because of their eco-friendly features. This is extremely true for long-distance travel, where electric vehicles need to travel hundreds of miles in just a single trip. This is where Setec DC fast charging stations come in as a game-changer.

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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: Is this the electric SUV for average Americans?

Charged EVs

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, GM’s smallest and least expensive battery-electric vehicle, is finally rolling into dealerships across the country. You can view the electric Equinox as the anti-Tesla. Every Equinox EV is eligible for the federal $7,500 purchase rebate, which brings the total cost below the crucial $40,000 level.

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