Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 23:29:29 +0000
Toward the end of last week, there was a real shocker of an announcement in the industry when Ford announced that it will be adopting the Tesla/”NACS” charge plug for vehicles starting in 2025. When there’s a big story like that, one important aspect of ongoing coverage is to see how other players in the […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 27 May 2023 04:14:11 +0000
Yesterday’s announcement that Ford’s future vehicles would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging connector (Supercharging port) signaled a big shift in the industry. Before the announcement, Tesla was using its plug and everyone else was using the CCS1 plug in the United States. It seemed like this would continue indefinitely, as manufacturers of both vehicles […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 17:35:07 +0000
In a recent press release, Electrify America announced yet another complimentary charging program, this time for a BMW vehicle. In this article, we’ll take a look at the deal and the larger trend that it’s a part of. Plus, I’ll speculate a bit about the future of this “free lunch.” Electrify America’s Latest Deal With […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 14:38:23 +0000
With the possible exception of range, charging is likely one of the most important aspects of EV ownership. The good news? Most of that happens at home and doesn’t take up any of your valuable time. It takes a few seconds to plug in, and then you go in and enjoy the evening before you […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:56:23 +0000
Two recent announcements from Electrify America had one very interesting thing in common: they weren’t about Electrify America. But, if you’re familiar with the company, you probably know that the company has other divisions that start with “Electrify.” In these instances, the news was about Electrify Canada and Electrify Home and their efforts to Electrify […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:05:26 +0000
Update: The GV60 SUV, Electrified GV70 SUV, and Electrified G80 executive sedan are now available at select retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:05:06 +0000
Volkswagen reached a $14.7 billion settlement in 2016 to resolve the claims arising from its diesel emissions cheating scandal, also known as Dieselgate. The agreement included federal penalties and consumer compensation, and compelled Volkswagen to invest billions in promoting and advancing green transportation technology. The most well-known part of the settlement for EV drivers was […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:45:11 +0000
In a couple of news releases, Hyundai and Electrify America announced free charging for new Ioniq 6 owners and Hyundai told us more about an important Ioniq 6 safety feature. Let’s take a look at both of these announcements! Free Charging For Two Years Electrify America has announced a partnership with Hyundai, offering all-electric IONIQ […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:32:57 +0000
As we’ve explained before, the future isn’t as bright for CHAdeMO cars as it is for CCS cars. Electrify America isn’t building any new CHAdeMO stations. Infrastructure Bill funds require a station have a minimum of four CCS stations per site, spaced roughly every 50 miles along major highways. Some of these stations will probably […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:01:19 +0000
It’s easy to assume that Level 3 charging is all about long-distance trips. This is because DC fast charging stations are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of drivers who are planning such trips. As opposed to the slower Level 2 chargers, DC fast chargers can deliver up to seven times more power and fill […]