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Tesla's Supercharger Retreat Could 'Threaten' EV Transition: Analysts

Tesla's Supercharger layoffs threaten the entire U.S. EV industry by impacting the expansion of charging infrastructure. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Tesla Supercharger uncertainty won't steer NACS adoptees away

Tesla to slow down new Supercharger installations while focusing on existing station expansion. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Tesla Laid Off Its 500-Person Supercharger Team Overnight | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk's decision to downsize Tesla's electric vehicle charging team has surprised other carmakers relying on Tesla's infrastructure for their own EV plans. [ more ]

Inverse

Tesla's Supercharger Woes Are a Bad Omen for All EV Owners

Tesla's sudden firing of its Supercharger team may hinder its network expansion, impacting EV owners and potentially benefiting other charging providers. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California EV sales kick off strong this year despite recent slump, Tesla fatigue

California EV sales surged in 2024 despite Tesla's slowdown. [ more ]

WIRED

Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up

US EPA rule mandates over half of new cars sold in the US to be electric by 2032, including plug-in hybrids. [ more ]

Bloomberg

3 months ago

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Bloomberg

Global vehicle sales are expected to decline by around 20% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The transition to electric vehicles presents challenges related to the cost of batteries, range anxiety, and the need for charging infrastructure. [ more ]

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TESLARATI

Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disband

Tesla plans to grow its Supercharger network at a slower pace, prioritizing 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations. [ more ]

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New York Post

1 month ago

Biden's war on gas cars will cost Americans a fortune

EPA released strong pollution standards to expand clean vehicle choice, target unrealistic EV market share. Limited charging infrastructure and high costs challenge EV adoption. [ more ]

Design Milk

1 month ago

Design

EVIE Reimagines the Street Lamp as an EV Charging Station

EV infrastructure is a barrier to wider EV adoption.

Design solutions like EVIE aim to make charging stations more ubiquitous. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Here's what it's like to charge an EV at Electrify America's new station

Electric vehicles face challenges but are not doomed

Electrify America's flagship indoor charging station in San Francisco represents the future of charging infrastructure. [ more ]

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The Verge

10 months ago

All the news about EV charging in the US

The North American electric vehicle charging infrastructure is evolving towards a standardized system, with Tesla leading the charge to establish the North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a new industry norm. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 days ago

Worried carmakers call for urgent UK help to reignite waning interest in electric vehicles

Manufacturers urge urgent action to boost electric vehicle sales amidst slowing demand from private buyers. [ more ]

Irish Independent

1 hour ago

Electric cars slump further as diesel sales soar - CSO

Despite an overall increase in car sales in Ireland, electric car registrations experienced a significant decline, posing challenges for achieving the government's goal of electric vehicles making up 30% of privately-owned cars by 2030. [ more ]

InsideEVs

What Do You Need To Charge An Electric Car At Home?

At-home charging is the most cost-effective and preferred method for electric vehicle owners. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Off-roading EVs find a home at King of the Hammers

EV presence at King of the Hammers is limited to the Optima Oasis charging station

Slow charging rates for EVs at the event pose challenges for attendees [ more ]

Axios

5 months ago

The country's electric car hotspots, mapped

EV use is concentrated in certain regions of the US, with California, the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast, and the Southeast leading the way.

Colorado and Hawai'i are exceptions to the regional concentration of EV use.

Areas with better-developed charging infrastructure and higher-income households have the most EV activity. [ more ]

InsideEVs

California

California Has One Fast Charging Station For Every Five Gas Stations

California achieved a significant milestone with one EV charging station for every five gas stations. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 month ago

California

These California cities are among top 10 places for electric vehicle owners, report says

California is the best state for driving an electric vehicle with several top cities for EV-friendly infrastructure.

The number of electric vehicle chargers in a location affects the ratio of residents per charger, indicating the accessibility of charging options. [ more ]

The Drum

2 weeks ago

Marketing

Marketing Crash Investigation: why electric cars have veered off the road

Manufacturers are struggling in the electric car industry due to oversupply, mismatched products, aggressive pricing, and inadequate charging infrastructure. [ more ]

SFGATE

3 weeks ago

SF real estate

Do Electric Vehicles Need a Garage? A Reality Check for Eco-Minded Homebuyers

EV-friendly homes may not necessarily require a garage, broadening options for buyers with electric vehicles. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

City Launches Public E-bike Charging Sites For Delivery Workers

New pilot program in NYC for public e-battery charging for delivery workers with safety features

Three companies providing charging infrastructure: Swobbee, Popwheels, Swiftmile. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca