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Why Are 7 Automakers Building A New Charging Network?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, seven automakers announced that they’re teaming up to build a new charging network. Details are still sparse, but in this article, I’ll share some key points from the announcement, speculate on why they’re doing this, and then discuss some of the challenges this new network is going to face.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Road trip and charging challenges We leave Sydney at 2pm having done the deal.

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China’s EV market is going global. Can US/Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?

Plug N Drive

. “If you agree that we’re in a climate emergency, we need to do everything we can to encourage people to make a switch,” said Cara Clairman, CEO of Plug n Drive, a non-profit committed to accelerating electric vehicle adoption in Canada. Read the full article. Clairman says provinces like B.C.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

Wallbox is leading the charge towards AFIR compliance, offering cutting-edge charging solutions for every need. Effective from April 13, 2024, the regulation mandates ad-hoc payment methods and price transparency for charging services, aiming to make it as easy as possible for EV drivers to access public charging points.

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Meyers Manx EV dune buggy the new $190k electrified king of cool

EV Central

Buzz is the Kombi EV we’ve been waiting for Damn cool videos are on Meyers’ website here – where you’re able to reserve one for a US$1000 deposit. It says prices start from – gulp – US$125,000, or roughly $190,000 in our money, for the finished article. Still totally worth it. Meyers Manx 2.0

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Tesla’s summer software update is coming soon: here’s what’s in it

Teslarati

On Friday, the Tesla account shared an article on X detailing the summer software update version 2024.26, which the company says will be “rolling out soon,” after it initially began going out to select employee vehicles in recent weeks. You can also adjust your schedule per day & set a charge end time.

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Wallbox Complies with AFIR: Your Guide to Regulation-Ready Charging Solutions

Wallbox

Wallbox leads the charge toward AFIR compliance, offering cutting-edge charging solutions for every need. Effective from April 13, 2024, the regulation mandates ad-hoc payment methods and price transparency for charging services, aiming to make it as easy as possible for EV drivers to access public charging points.