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Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It's added one in 2.5 years [update]

Will Blink Charging’s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan? September 11 update: A ChargePoint DC fast charging station came online last week in Brownsville, Tennessee, as part of TVA’s Fast Charge Network. Brownsville Mayor William Rawls said at the ribbon cutting that it was the only fast charger “located…
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Porsche and Audi electric vehicles recalled over insufficient battery sealing

Porsche and Audi, two Volkswagen premium brands, are issuing recalls for 2023 electric vehicle models, including the Taycan and e-tron GT. Nearly 7,000 EVs are being recalled due to insufficient battery sealant that may allow liquid to enter, posing a fire risk. Although no incidents have involved fires, the automakers are issuing recalls out of an abundance of caution. Porsche and Audi issue…
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 facelift spotted testing in the US with a fresh design update

Hyundai’s fully electric SUV is getting an upgrade. The IONIQ 5 was spotted testing in the US with a fresh facelift… including what’s likely a new interior. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was launched in 2021 as the brand’s first dedicated EV built on its E-GMP platform. Since then, Hyundai’s electric SUV has climbed to become one of the best-selling EVs in the US, placing seventh overall last…
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10 tips for riding electric bikes around cars (and living to tell)

If you have protected bike lanes in your city, then you have a great reason to get out on a bicycle or e-bike and replace many car miles with fun, fresh air-filled joy rides. If your streets are mostly devoid of bike lanes though, then you may find the idea of riding alongside cars to be a daunting scenario. You should never push yourself to ride somewhere you don’t feel comfortable, but if you…
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