Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program ‘pathetic’
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking “pathetic” progress, a Democratic senator said on Wednesday. Automakers and others say drastically…
These Retractable On-Street EV Chargers Need To Be Everywhere
Electric vehicles are still gaining momentum here in the U.S. market, tipped to crest ten percent of new car sales in 2024, but there is still a bit of hesitation from many Americans when it comes to charging and infrastructure….
Buttigieg defends Biden’s EV strategy after question on how only 8 federal charging stations have been built
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended the Biden administration’s push to construct half a million electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along U.S. highways by 2030 after being questioned over how just eight have been built since President Biden signed the…
Tesla Is Self-Sabotaging Supercharger Reputation by Using Cheap Tricks To Report Uptime
The Supercharger network is arguably Tesla’s crown jewel and an important reason why people choose a Tesla electric vehicle. Earlier reliability reports indicated that the Supercharger network offers one of the best experiences in the industry, thanks to an almost…
Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing hurdles such as a lack of enough fast chargers, sending its shares down more than 17% on Tuesday. The…
Fast Driving Cars, Slow Stopping Cars And A Lambo Dodge In This Week’s Car Culture Roundup
Photo: AFP (Getty Images) Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to…
No, You Can’t Use An Amazon Adapter To Charge Your Car At A Tesla Supercharger
Tesla’s charge port has become the North American Charging Standard (NACS), but what does it take for non-Tesla owners to take advantage of the brand’s ubiquitous Supercharger network? Online retailers like Amazon are full of NACS adapters that look like…
Broken and unreliable EV chargers become a business opportunity for L.A.’s ChargerHelp
Right place, right time, with an eye for opportunity, a commitment to economic growth for all, and a will to get things done. That’s entrepreneur Kameale Terry, co-founder of ChargerHelp, a Los Angeles startup. She’s tackling a modern problem —…