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Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW

August 7, 2024
Tesla is currently testing the potential for its current Supercharging V4 (with V3 cabinets) to charge at over 300 kW The Supercharger network is by far the best fast-charging network in the world and it’s hard to argue against that. It’s the most extensive, convenient, and reliable. However, it has been lagging behind the competition in one aspect: the top charge rate. Back in 2016, when…
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Tesla Cybertruck: driver dies in first fatal crash

August 6, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck driver died in what is believed to be the first reported fatal crash in the electric pickup truck that has yet to be third-party crash tested. Tesla has a stellar crash testing record over the years, and several of its vehicles are the safety leaders in…
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The real story behind EV charger-reported uptime vs. actual uptime

August 6, 2024
A new study did a deep dive into EV charger-reported uptime vs. actual uptime, how charger reliability varies, and how to improve it – here’s what was found. EV charger-reported uptime vs. actual uptime Los Angeles-based EV supply equipment (EVSE) O&M service provider ChargerHelp examined what’s causing reliability issues for EV public charging infrastructure. The findings are in a new…
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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices start at under $35,000 with sporty new N Line trim

August 2, 2024
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades. 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices and range by trim Five years after the Kona Electric hit the market, Hyundai revamped the 2024 model with a new “EV-derived” design. In fact, the 2024 model was an…
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Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new record 8.56-sec quarter mile

July 30, 2024
A Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit. Depending on your definition of a production car, the Model S Plaid is arguably the fastest-accelerating production vehicle in the world. Some will consider the Rimac Nevara to fit that bill, but we are talking about a $2 million vehicle in very…
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