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Tesla releases Autopilot software update to better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency

January 26, 2022
Tesla has started pushing a new software update that enables Autopilot to better use regenerative braking. It should result in higher efficiency and a smoother experience in stop-and-go traffic, where Autopilot is really useful. Regenerative braking is one of the coolest things about electric vehicles. An average electric powertrain is already much more efficient than even the best internal…
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Quick Charge Podcast: January 25, 2022

January 26, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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New study predicts which European countries will have the highest percentage of new EVs by 2035

January 25, 2022
As EV adoption continues to grow around the world, Europe in particular appears to be moving at a quicker pace. With automakers vowing to go all electric as a result of laws to eventually eliminate the sale of combustion vehicles, countries overseas are well on their way to fully embracing zero-emissions vehicles. A new study used historical date to predict where European countries will stand in…
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Quick Charge Podcast: January 24, 2022

January 25, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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The best (and worst) US states for EV charging

January 24, 2022
The electric vehicle is here to stay. As EV sales grow year-over-year in the US and the rest of the world, charging infrastructure is growing with it. In the US specifically, certain states are far better equipped than others to support the rising number of EV drivers on their roads. Below is a breakdown of some of the best states for EV charging along with some of the… less than best. Table…
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Volkswagen Group increases EV deliveries by 64% in 2021, beats EU CO2 emissions target by 2%

January 24, 2022
Following another productive year of increased EV deliveries, Volkswagen Group has shared specifics to its electrification numbers in the EU. In addition to seeing a 64% increase in EV deliveries across most of its brands combined, the German automaker also exceeded average emissions targets put in place for the EU. Volkswagen Group has quickly become one of the more prominent EV automakers…
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