I recently rented an Avis Electric Vehicle (EV). Their return procedures were more complicated than I thought. The car was charged to 94%. The rental agencies said that I needed to return it at the same level (plus or minus 5%). If the car was below the return level (89%) then I would be charged […]
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I really like the benefits of driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) With the growing charging networks, it has become easier and easier to charge the car during my rental. Major rental companies like Avis have expanded their EV fleets, making them more accessible than ever. The only major headache that I have had with renting
I just read this article on Electrek that Hyundai Motor Group will be delaying the construction of its electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia. This is the same plant that was raided by ICE last week. The news comes amid increased scrutiny of labor practices within the automotive supply chain and highlights the complex challenges
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My daughter asked me to pick up some newspapers to commemorate today. The last time that I bought a newspaper to keep was on the date of her birth. I have to say things have changed a lot between then and now. For example, newsstands do not exist and are a thing of the past.
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If you own a Tesla, nothing will change since you will be able to charge your car at Tesla charging stations as well as CCS stations (so long as you have an adapter). You should also have more options as third party charging stations adopt the Tesla NACS standard. For the non-Tesla vehicles, you will
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The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (JNTA) announced an exclusive EV charging deal for the New Jersey Turnpike service centers with Applegreen Electric. What this means is that the 64 Tesla Superchargers that are on the NJ Turnpike will be removed. What that means is if you want to use a Tesla Supercharger, you will need
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I embarked on a road trip from sunny South Florida to the Big Apple in my trusty Tesla Model Y. Naturally, I planned my route using Tesla’s built in navigation, confident that it would guide me to the optimal charging stops. One caveat, however: I had a non-negotiable pit stop planned at the legendary Buccees
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A significant transformation is underway in the automotive industry as major automakers embrace Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). With the EV revolution accelerating, and regulations pushing for electric vehicle adoption, the focus is shifting to infrastructure. And Tesla’s Supercharger network is leading the charge. The Infrastructure Challenge The U.S. EV charging infrastructure faces significant
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Recent discussions have reignited the debate surrounding Elon Musk’s role at Tesla. An early investor’s suggestion that Musk step down as CEO has prompted analysis of the company’s current challenges and future direction. One key argument centers on Musk’s public persona and its potential impact on Tesla’s customer base. While Tesla initially attracted a significant
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I was headed out of town for a long weekend (4 days). I was planning on driving my car to the airport and leaving it there. I was concerned about the power drain on my Tesla Y. From my personal experience, I lose roughly 10% off the batter each day even if I do not
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